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CCM4901 Jan start (May 2013)

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May 30, 2013
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CCM4901 Jan start (May 2013)

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Librarian

May 30, 2013

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  1. In this workshop we will look at... • How to

    find information for your project • Developing an effective search strategy • Resources available and how to use them • Evaluating information for quality and relevance • Managing references
  2. CCM PG project report marking scheme Problem area, rationale &

    objectives Literature review Research and investigation method Results Interpretation of results Evaluation and conclusions Referencing, bibliography & appendices Presentation of report Project management 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 10% 5% 10% 5% Present background to problem using a review of literature. Literature should be current and relevant. Details of research methods used. How effective the solution is in solving problem also in the context of the literature reviewed and previous work. Standard of the citation, referencing and supporting documents. Standard of critical evaluation etc plus value and appropriateness of supporting documentation. Structure, organisation and standard of report etc
  3. Books A written or printed work of fiction or fact.

    May be electronic. • Overview • Edited • Currency
  4. Scenario 2 I want to know about the latest research

    and ideas from the experts on a specific subject
  5. Academic Journal A regular publication containing articles on a particular

    academic subject. Presents new research. Critically Reviewed by experts. •Up-to-date •Focussed •Quality
  6. Conference proceedings Collection of academic papers distributed after a conference,

    containing the contributions made by researchers, academics etc. •Up-to-date •Focussed •Quality
  7. Scenario 3 I am interested in a current technology initiative

    in Cornwall and need to find the facts, latest news, plus some useful case studies
  8. Newspaper A regular publication containing current events, informative articles, diverse

    features and advertising. •Daily information •Edited •Bias •Accessible
  9. Web page An electronic information resource which can be easily

    created by anyone on any topic. •Up-to-date •All subjects •Easy to use •Mobile •Accuracy and reliability •Provenance
  10. Scenario 4 I have an interview for a job and

    want to find information about the company and their products
  11. Company/market research report Well researched overview of a company or

    product market. Could contain future trends, financial data, competitors and SWOT analysis •Up-to-date •Insider information •Objective •Accurate
  12. Magazine A regular publication aimed at a profession, business or

    interest. May include news, jobs, new products, events, advertising etc. •Latest news •Detail •Objectivity •Availability
  13. Life after Uni •Accessing academic information •Using other libraries •Careers

    advice •Preparing for job interviews •Professional associations •Keeping up-to-date •Online communities •Conferences More information: http://bit.ly/LifeafterUni
  14. Scenario 5 I am creating a website and need to

    make sure it complies with national guidelines
  15. Standards An agreed, often legally binding level of quality or

    way of doing something. Created by experts. Published in print or electronically. •Regional •Guidance •Confidence
  16. So far so good So far we’ve looked at: •

    The range of resources available • Choosing the right resource • Coming up with useful keywords Next: • Searching and evaluating information
  17. Accessing resources myUniHub > My Study > My Library Select

    Databases and search for information for your project using ACM Digital Library, Computer Source, IEEE Xplore and Summon.
  18. Journal databases provide: • Access to quality information • Information

    not available elsewhere • Up-to-date • Focussed/specific • Full-text access • Access on/off campus • Personalize • Citation and journal impact info
  19. Citation indexes • Which articles have cited an earlier article

    • Find articles on similar/related subject • How many times an article has been cited • Best journals in your field
  20. Library Subject Guides MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Library

    Subject Guides http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/eis
  21. Evaluating information Imagine you are writing an essay on ‘Network

    Security’. Have a look at the 4 items that you have been given and consider the following: • Which items are the most relevant to your essay? • Which items would be no use? • Which item has the most academic authority? • Which items might have bias? • Which item is the most current?
  22. Keeping up-to-date with your subject • Journal databases • Zetoc

    Alert • CiteuLike • TicTOC More information on Library Subject Guide: http://bit.ly/CSkeepingcurrent
  23. But it’s not in the Library! • Inter Library Loans

    • Sconul Access • Other libraries • More information: http://bit.ly/CSotherlibs http://bit.ly/visitingotherlibraries
  24. Referencing and Plagiarism myUniHub > My Study > My Library

    > Library Subject Guides http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/plagiarismreferencing
  25. Managing your references • Use bibliographic management software • RefWorks

    • myUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases > R • More information http://bit.ly/RefWorkshelp
  26. CCM PG project report marking scheme Problem area, rationale &

    objectives Literature review Research and investigation method Results Interpretation of results Evaluation and conclusions Referencing, bibliography & appendices Presentation of report Project management 10% 10% 10% 20% 20% 10% 5% 10% 5% Present background to problem using a review of literature. Literature should be current and relevant. Details of research methods used. How effective the solution is in solving problem also in the context of the literature reviewed and previous work. Standard of the citation, referencing and supporting documents. Standard of critical evaluation etc plus value and appropriateness of supporting documentation. Structure, organisation and standard of report etc
  27. Keeping in touch • Librarian Blog http://satlibrarian.blogspot.com • Librarian Twitter

    http://twitter.com/SATlibrarian • Library Facebook Middlesex University Library • Library Twitter http://twitter.com/MDXLibrary • MDX App http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/app/index.aspx
  28. Need further help? Your Librarians are : Adam Edwards [email protected]

    Vanessa Hill [email protected] Ask a Librarian http://askalibrarian.mdx.ac.uk/