SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT AND PRESENTATION If I listen, I’ll do really well

Resources and Research tips  Library Webpage Library Webpage Library Webpage  Boolean Operators  Wikipedia  Databases elibrary elibrary infotrac infotrac SIRS SIRS SIRS  Web page evaluation  Plagiarism What is it? What is it? How do I avoid it? How do I avoid it?  Citation

Boolean operators Boolean operators  “And” +  “Or” ( )  “Not” -  You must choose “Boolean language” vs “natural language” or select “Advanced Search”

AND AND  “And” narrows by retrieving only documents that contain every one of the words you enter  EXAMPLE: height AND success OR  “Or” expands your search by returning documents in which either or both words appear.  EXAMPLE: (success OR career OR wages) *  When using the OR operator, you must use a parenthesis to group your terms

Not Not  NOT limits your search by returning only your first word but not the second.  EXAMPLE: height AND success (OR wages OR career) NOT sports

Library Webpage Library Webpage  Everything you will need to conduct your online research ORR homepage, click on “Library” ORR homepage, click on “Library”“Library”

State Databases  Terrific source of current, reliable information elibrary- begin with a “Topic” search elibrary- begin with a “Topic” search elibrary- infotrac Be sure to select “full text”. Accessible from home using your library card on the SAILS network infotrac Be sure to select “full text”. Accessible from home using your library card on the SAILS network infotrachttp:// infotrachttp:// SIRS -accessible from home username: orrhs SIRS -accessible from home username: orrhs SIRS password:library password:library Leading issuesLeading issues- A few ideas for topics Leading issues

Wikipedia Be careful!  Co-founder Jimmy Wales stresses that encyclopedias of any type are not usually appropriate as primary sources, and should not be relied upon as authoritative. Jimmy WalesJimmy Wales Wikipedia provides an overview and points to more in- depth sources It is a fine place to start, but not always acceptable as a source You should never quote an encyclopedia, written or online, in any research paper anyway The most valuable research tools on any Wikipedia page are the links and sources at the bottom of the page…primary sources

Web page evaluation 5 Criteria for Evaluating Websites  Accuracy. If the page lists the author and institution that published the page and provides a way of contacting him/her, and Authority. If the page lists the author credentials and its domain is preferred (.edu,.gov,.org, or.net), and... Authority. If the page lists the author credentials and its domain is preferred (.edu,.gov,.org, or.net), and...  Objectivity. If the page provides accurate information with limited advertising and it is objective in presenting the information, and.....  Currency. If the page is current and updated regularly (as stated on the page) and the links (if any) are also up- to-date, and...  Coverage. If information can be viewed properly--not limited to fees, browser technology, or software requirement, then...

 the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc Any paper or presentation should be a reflection of your thinking, not not a summary or paraphrase of someone else's work. Plagiarism

PLAGAIRISM TIPS  Parenthetical citation Keep good records (author, title, publication) Keep good records (author, title, publication) Cite source as soon as you mention the idea Cite source as soon as you mention the idea Cite when you summarize or paraphrase Cite when you summarize or paraphrase Safer to over-reference...however Safer to over-reference...however No need to cite common knowledgeNo need to cite common knowledge facts easily found in reference book (dates, populations etc.)facts easily found in reference book (dates, populations etc.)

Last but not least  Easybib Easybib  Noodletools Noodletools You will definitely need one of these. You will definitely need one of these. Bookmark along with the databases Bookmark along with the databases

Things to remember  Be an efficient and successful researcher- use Boolean language  Use those trusty databases and the library webpage  Evaluate your sources  Cite your sources…better safe than sorry  Show your ability to THINK, INTERPERT, ANALYZE, and be INTERESTING!