TSEM 102: "Can We Talk?" Library Session #2

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2. Wrapping up… How do I start my project? Understanding your assignment “Pre- Searching” w/Background Information What is “good” information? Scholarly vs. Popular Formats Evaluation Considerations How do I use the library? Search Strategies Finding Books & Articles How should I use the information I find in my paper? Writing with Academic Honesty Citing Information
3. Types of Resources Books (Print or Electronic) • Scholarly • Popular • “Reference works” (e.g., encyclopedias) • Find: • “Catalog” “Periodicals” (Print or Electronic) • Scholarly journals • Trade journals • Newspapers • Popular Magazines • Find: • “Database” World Wide Web • News sites • Companies • Organizations • Government • Blogs • “Reference works” (e.g., Wikipedia)
4. Good searching is important • “Research databases” help you find scholarly articles • Subject-specific or more broad • SocINDEX • Communication and Mass Media Complete • Goal: Figure out how to translate our research topic to a search that the computer/database understands
5. Basics of Good Searching 1. Identify the main concepts in your research topic Sample Research Question: How are men and women portrayed differently in modern movies?
6. Basics of Good Searching 2. Brainstorm key terms and related words (synonyms) for each concept Identify words from… background reading… lectures… reading assignments… online dictionaries… other articles… Concept 1: Gender women men Concept 2: Portrayal depict character Concept 3: Movies motion pictures
7. “AND” vs. “OR” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLfvuHTWbys
8. Basics of Good Searching Use “connectors” to build your search * / AND / OR / “ “ Connect MAIN CONCEPTS media AND gender Connect SYNONYMS movies OR motion pictures
9. Basics of Good Searching Use “connectors” to build your search * / AND / OR / “ “
10. In-Class Work • Use the next 20 minutes to continue searching for sources for your research project • Tips: • Try to understand what type of information you can find to inform your thesis • Look at the “Keywords” and “Subjects” for additional search terms • Try the “Find it” button to locate full-text • Remember to write down title, author, source, and publication date… or use the “Email” link
11. Image source: http://chicagopubliclibrary.tumblr.com/post/53362727955/the-credible-hulk-always-cites-his-sources
12. Real World Example http://youtu.be/DkXX_hTYX2o
13. How do you define plagiarism? Question…
14. Plagiarism Definition #1 Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit
15. “But what if I paraphrase?” • Paraphrasing- Borrowing an idea and putting it in your own words • Avoid “paraphrase plagiarism”-- where your paraphrase is too similar to original source • Word choice, text structure, writing style… make it your own! • Remember to cite! A paraphrase must always be documented
17. Documenting Your Sources (AKA Citing Sources) • Supports your argument • Allows readers to identify and verify your information • Gives credit to the creators of the ideas… avoids plagiarism • University Policy • Required for your assignment
18. Real World Example: Who Said it? McCardle, M. (2011). Anatomy of a fake quotation. The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/05/anatomy-of-a-fake-quotation/2382
20. What needs to be cited? • Books • Articles • Web Sites • Graphics – e.g., pictures from the Web, etc. • Videotapes, audio tapes • Software • Government documents & data Basically….
21. What needs to be cited? Any source of information YOU did not create!!
22. Tips to Avoid Plagiarism • Document your sources and quote carefully • Note key ideas, then “Shut the book” • Try to summarize the information making sure you understand what you’re reading and providing your own understanding • Proofread! • Learn to write and cite confidently
23. Citation Styles Different disciplines use different style manuals Social Sciences = American Psychological Association (APA) http://apastyle.apa.org/
24. APA Style: Exact Quote 1. “ ” 2. In-text citation (Burrows, 2009, p. 26) 3. An entry in the References list (the bibliography) at the end of the paper Every in-text citation should have a match in the reference list
25. APA Style: Fact, Idea, Paraphrase 1. Legitimate paraphrase 2. In-text citation (Burrows, 2009) 3. An entry in the References list at the end of the paper Again, every in-text citation should have a match in the reference list!
27. Reference List • All sources used in your paper, presentation, etc. • Alphabetized by first author’s last name (Remember! List authors in the order in which they are listed on the article!) • Format of each entry is based on what it is (e.g., print/electronic book or article, website, etc.)
29. Activity • Paraphrasing is often preferred in academic writing… but can be more difficult than quoting • Work in groups of 3 students • Visit: http://padlet.com/wall/tsem-053 • Double-click to add a note to the wall • Type your first names in the title • Write a paraphrase for the source provided, including an in-text citation
30. Questions? • Kimberly Miller • kimberlymiller@towson.edu • 410-7004-6324 • Cook Library • In-person: Reference desk (3rd Floor) • Phone: 410-704-2462 • IM/Email: http://cooklibrary.towson.edu • Text: 66746 & start your question with askcook