ASM Library - Nov. 6, 2009 IB – Extended Essay Library Workshop 4 Finding Journal Articles
ASM Library - Nov. 6, 2009 Search Strategy Define Keywords, Search Statement and Search Tools Search Scan Results Find or Review Results Note Taking Citation
ASM Library - Nov. 6, 2009 Keywords Subject: BiologyTopic: Altitude and physical fitness Research Question: Can a programme of training at high altitude have an impact on the fitness of a soccer athlete? Keywords: training altitude impact fitness soccer hypoxic trainingperformance altitude training anaerobic training Search statement: (hypoxic OR altitude) AND training AND impact AND (performance OR fitness) AND soccer Note: variant endings, use * (e.g., player* finds player and players)
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ASM Library - Nov. 6, 2009 Select Database(s)
ASM Library - Nov. 6, 2009 Strategies Keep referring to your Research Question Use your keywords; combine with OR, AND Use synonyms and variant endings (*) Narrow search w/limiters (peer-reviewed; full text; year range) Read and add more keywords Develop a vocabulary list that you can use while writing your paper Take good notes (quote, paraphrase or summary?) Keep track of your citations (with page numbers)