1. Welcome to the University Library
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Welcome to the University Library
Hannah Porter and Lizzie Wildgoose October 2018

2. Who we are… Hannah Porter Lizzie Wildgoose Faculty Librarian
@UoPBizLib
Lizzie Wildgoose
Assistant Faculty Librarian

3. How can I find quality information sources?
Start with what your lecturers recommend…
Then find alternative textbooks using the Library Catalogue…
Move on to journal articles (or trade publications etc.) via Discovery…
Subject specific resources and databases: for advanced searches and queries
Everything is at:

4. University Library Website

5. Your Username and Password
Accessing Electronic Resources
When off campus, will need to login to access our resources
Most use username and university password – same you used to log into the computer
If need help, contact library
GUIDE ATTACHED
Strongly encourage VPN if possible as mentioned before
But do login to library website if nothing else …

6. Your Student Card and Books
Lets you in and out of the building
Carries your Library number
Is used for borrowing books
Log into your account and reserve items others have borrowed
You can also access ebooks from home!

7. Finding (e)books… For print, you need the DEWEY CODE
For electronic, you will need your University login if off campus

8. Ebook Central Click on Sign In to get to your account
Add books to your bookshelf
Create:
Highlights
Notes
Bookmarks

9. Use Google… …but control its power!
Vast quantity of information available
BUT varies enormously in quality…
Save yourself time:
- Use site: search on Google: site:gov.uk
site:org.uk
site:parliament.uk
advanced search…?

10. Google Scholar … Portsmouth Links

11. Add depth to your research
Google
Google
Add depth to your research
Books
Books
Journals & other scholarly sources
Journals & other Scholarly sources
Image Source

12. Ocean of information: Diving deeper into academic research
Personal Communications
(e.g. letters, s)
Social Media
Newspapers
Websites
Magazines
Audio-Visual Information
Reference Sources (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopaedias)
Trade and Professional
Journal Articles
Textbooks
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Conference Papers
Underwater Scenery by Rafae|. Licensed by CC BY 2.0

13. Assessing Quality… …you are allowed to be critical!
How might we assess the quality of a source?
What criteria could we consider?
CRAP test:
Currency – up-to-date? Does it need to be?
Reliability – reviewed? References? Officially published?
Authority – who wrote it? Bias/qualifications?
Purpose – why was this written? For whom?
Relevancy Authority Accuracy

14. Why use journal articles?
Advantages
Include the latest research
Up-to-date
Cover very specific topics
Quality checked during a peer review process
List references used - good source for further research
Read online - often off campus, any time
Search for specific articles online
Remember – who are they written by?
Play the academic game…

15. BASICS: Finding Journal Articles in Discovery

16. Develop your Search Strategy…
Analyse your topic
Which keywords do you need to search on?
Which information sources, why and where?
Books | Websites | Journals | Market Research | Company Information
Create your search…
use advanced search options
keywords, truncation and “phrase searches”:
manag* finds managing/management/manage etc.
“leadership styles”
Guide to Applying a Search Strategy

17. MORE on Discovery

18. Managing your search results
TIME SAVER!
Set up your own account
Save items and searches
Export, cite and link to items

19. Which are the best journals?
Include the latest research, up-to-date, cover very specific topics
Quality checked during a peer review process
Who’s citing who? Follow references forward/back for more sources
Find on DISCOVERY and databases via the Library website/subject pages
To find titles we subscribe to online: eJournals Publications search
Which are the best? Academic Journal Guide from CABS
Journal Citation Reports
SCOPUS sources on business

20. Subject pages and databases

21. Industry and market information
IBIS World
comprehensive collection of Industry Market Research on very specific sectors.
MarketLine Advantage
up-to-date information on 30,000+ worldwide companies, 3,500 industry reports and over 110 country profiles
Mintel
detailed market research reports, including technology, media, food, drink and more…
Passport
market and socio-demographic data from countries round the world

22. Citation Searching
Smith’s article
2017
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References
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Porter’s article
2010
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References
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Weng’s article
2006
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References
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moving backwards in time * moving forwards in time
The links below take you to guidance on cited reference searches for the following databases
Web of Science
Scopus
Google Scholar

23. Citation Searches Find one good article… Web of Science/Scopus Refine Results Times Cited Related Records FullText Look Up Citation Alerts Very powerful tools!

24. BACK TO BASICS: Why Reference?
Yes, to avoid accusations of plagiarism/cheating…
… but there is more to it than this!
Shows how much work you have done
Shows the research you have consulted
Attributes work to leading authors
Shows you are using quality information sources
But you must keep records as you go along!
Consider using a Reference management tool
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR REFERENCES

25. RECAP: APA Referencing
In-text references example:
As Smith (2013, p. 45) has outlined, it is essential that students "reference with care" when writing their assignments.  In particular, students must "quote their sources accurately" (Jones, 2009, p. 23) and this should all be done in accordance with the guidelines for the referencing style they must follow (White & Johnson, 2010).
  Full reference list example:
Jones, D. (2009).  The problem with quoting.  Academic writing quarterly, 1(2),
Smith, P. (2013).  Writing and referencing at university (2nd ed.).  London: KB Publishing.
White, A., & Johnson, D., (2010).  Referencing style guides.  London: KB Publishing.

26. Referencing@Portsmouth http://referencing.port.ac.uk
Feeling lost? Search box searches whole of referencing site. Type in your source type and system here
Additional help on in text citation.
Use drop down menus in this panel to choose style and the type of source you are referencing.
Still puzzled? Click on speech bubble or use Contact us on menu bar to ask a member of staff for help.
Useful tips & basic principles.
Guidance on which system to use.

27. Library staff are here to help you… Drop in or contact us for advice 24/7!

28. But there’s so much to remember!
DON’T PANIC!
Review these slides for time saver tips and places we’ve visited
Always ask for help in person or online: library.port.ac.uk/help/
Each project will be different and may need different resources
Use the approach that works best for you
Catalogue – books and ebooks
Discovery – peer-reviewed journal articles and more…
Databases – extra sources for in-depth research
– help and support for APA
KEYWORDS
FILTERS
SAVE RESULTS
ALERTS
REFERENCING

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Hannah Porter and Lizzie Wildgoose