1. Research Methods in Health Studies
WELL 408
K. LeMoine, Instructor
L. Dobson, Librarian
2010 February 1

2. Library Help Book a Tutor
Ask the Library – chat, phone, , in person
Research & Writing Help
Library Classes Handouts Blog
RefWorks – citation manager
APA & MLA Citation Style

6. Library Classes Handouts Blog
Did you attend a library class?
Check the blog for copies of the handouts and possibly some extra advice from the librarian who taught your class. 

9. E-resources at Centennial Libraries
Over 100 databases
Search
One at a time
Many at one time using vendor aggregators. See list to the right ► ►
Almost all at once through BIGsearch
Slide 4
Why are library skills important?
You need to get info from the library for some of your assignments
You will have information needs throughout your whole life – the library can help you develop your research skills
You save time doing your assignments if you know how to use the library
7 Sept 2005 9 9

10. library.centennialcollege.ca
Distance Access

11. Journals & Databases Journals: Databases:
Published in issues regularly (weekly, monthly, etc.)
Each issue contains several articles (essays) by different authors
Databases:
Licensed electronic resources that let you search thousands of articles at one time

12. Journals: scholarly or general level?
Scholarly articles
are documented (in-text citations, footnotes or endnotes).
Most are peer reviewed = highest research quality
General articles
are not documented 12 12

13. “Peer reviewed” articles
Also called “refereed” or “academic” or “scholarly”
Well researched, authoritative work
A committee of scholars must approve quality before the editor publishes
Most databases allow you to limit to peer reviewed if you want 13 13 13 13 13

14. SEARCH DESIGN Be clear about your search topic
If topic is new to you, get some background info

17. Database searching
“The basics”

18. START YOUR RESEARCH BOX on the Libraries homepage…

22. SUBJECT TERMS (“THESAURUS “)–
helps you choose effective search terms (“tag terms”).
All will appear in SUBJECT FIELD at least.

28. AND: Boolean Operator combines
And combines….centre overlapping section is what you get
Devalu*AND social
When you add another term, you get fewer hits… 28 28

31. OR: Boolean operator collects

33. Managing your search results
Print, , download, export, alerts service, citation help – available in most databases
Export: to RefWorks, “a program that will correctly format bibliographies and in-text references into your chosen format, such as MLA Style.”
EBSCO vendor also provides MyEBSCOhost individual accounts
Export to RefWorks
Download

34. Add to folder

35. Folder

37. How to find original research articles?
Several ways…

39. Use the THESAURUS to find terms relating to research

40. Use BIGsearch for Literature Reviews

44. How to find policy documents?
Include words that relate to policy in your searches; examples: policy, policies, government, etc.
Use Newspaper databases (e.g. Lexis Nexis) to search for reports about government policy issues and debates; eg. Health care and issues and Ontario
Browse government websites – and association websites on the Internet for information

45. Internet sites
See handout for some recommended sites

46. Critical Thinking
“I already diagnosed myself on the Internet. I’m only here for a second opinion.”

47. Books (print & e-books)– Search library catalogue by keyword, author, or title

51. Place Hold

52. Place Hold

53. Plagiarism Why tell your readers what sources you have used?
Provide support & credibility for the points you make
Allow your readers an opportunity to evaluate by providing them with a clear & accurate road map to your sources
Follow the standard requirement for a passing grade
I like the writing in that paper. I only wish that more of it had been yours!

54. Ask the Library staff to help