Library Research Workshop Course: EDUC 210 Lec.D Location: Webster Library (LB-203) Presenter: Chris Bober Date: March 02, 2016

Workshop Outline  APA style web sites In class activity 1 – spot the errors in a Reference list  Developing your main concepts (in class activity 2)  Locating research based peer reviewed journal articles Use ERIC and PsycINFO databases  Locating books using library catalogue - CLUES  Using RefWorks in the creation of annotated bibliographies

APA style guidelines – Term paper basics Always include: Running head, 12 pt. Times New Roman font In-text citations (author & date) Reference List on separate page  APA Help Guides How to cite on library website How to cite Print manuals available in Library Print manuals APA style guide to electronic references  Beware of quick & easy ‘Cites’ features (EBSCO, Proquest, etc.) as they contain errors  Can’t find the answer? Ask a LibrarianAsk a Librarian

APA Help Guides Purdue University has developed a comprehensive guide: APA formatting and style guide Provides guidelines for reference lists: books, journal articles, etc. Includes sample paper and reference listreference list  Use the Purdue guide for Activity 1 – spot the APA errors

Before you click on search… Start to develop your main concepts from the topic Primary subject focus 1? Primary subject focus 2? Age group or Educational level?

Topics for Term Paper

Databases for Finding Research Studies  Best resources for locating research based, peer reviewed journals: ERIC (Education) for classroom based studies ERIC PsycINFO (Psychology) for clinical based studies (e.g. developmental disabilities) PsycINFO  Locate fulltext of journal articles by linking to or directly to pdf or HTML version.

Step 1: Selecting ERIC Search Options

Step 1: Selecting PsycINFO Search Options

Step 2: Using Search Operators (AND) AND - search operator used to connect two distinct concepts. Locates all articles that include both terms:

Step 3: Using Search Operators (OR)  OR – search used to link similar concepts: Search results can include either term,or both:

Step 4: Simple Techniques for Improving Search Results  Use Truncation (asterisk character *) to find all variations of a root word; Asterisk * replaces all characters to the right of the word  e.g: child* Searches: child children childhood child’s  Enclose phrases i.e. “two or more words” with quotation marks Will retrieve the exact phrase:  e.g. “learning style*” AND “high school*” AND “academic performance”

Essential Research Tools - RefWorks Free account – use in library & off campus Free account Stores journal references and pdf articles Prepares quality reference lists in APA style: However does not recognize proper nouns (e.g. Canadian children); some editing may be required Use Write & Cite plug-in to create in-text citations.Write & Cite

Closing Remarks If you are having difficulty finding sources for your term paper, please contact Chris.Chris Consultations upon appointment: office: Webster library (LB-509-7) phone: (514) ext For writing assistance, contact Student Success Centre (Learning Support)Student Success Centre Good luck with all of your assignments.