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Dr. Jungkun Seo Ms. Beth Kaylor Day 2
PLS 201: Research Methods Dr. Jungkun Seo Ms. Beth Kaylor Day 2
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Databases Your questions? Which databases are your favorites? Why?
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Search tips And, Or, Not Truncate for word variations
And narrows – Identify concepts Or adds synonyms/related Not excludes (use carefully) Start specific, be willing to revise Truncate for word variations Immigra* = immigrant, immigrants, immigration Words anywhere or phrase? “public opinion”
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Government Documents Our collection Finding aids
1965-became a depository 72% of depository items Finding aids Online catalog (1990-date) WorldCat Catalog of US Government Documents (1976-date)
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Gov Docs – Detailed search
CQ Electronic Library About Congressional issues Lexis Nexis Academic Legal: Codes & Cases Gov’t Periodicals Index Lexis Nexis Congressional EbscoHost Military & Gov’t Thomas (Congress) Randall Gov Docs web page
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Other Specialized Databases
Statistics Statistical Abstract of the United States Historical Statistics of the United States World Development Indicators LINC – North Carolina
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More Specialized Databases
Polling Data Polling the Nations Odum Institute Pew Research Center ACRL Guide to Polling Data
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Evaluating Sources Authority Scope Purpose Accuracy
Persuade or simply deliver? Accuracy Easy to Remember – 5 Ws and 1 H Evaluating Websites Evaluating News Magazines
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Getting Help Let me count the ways! Reference Desk Telephone: 962-3760
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