consumer in society and information literacy

Consumer in Society

andInformation Literacy

Research Central Get Help Research and Writing Wiki Class Presentations

Reeves Memorial Library Website

Research and Writing Wiki

…defines information literate students as those who make intelligent choices when

gathering information in support of a chosen topic.

They understand

how knowledge is organized how to find information how to evaluate informationhow to use information in such

a way that others can learn from them

Association of Academic and Research Libraries

“They are people prepared for lifelong learning, because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand.”

American Library Association Presidential Committee on Information Literacy

Association of Academic and Research Libraries

Information Literacy enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.

Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning.

How confident are you in your ability to do college level research? is your opinion?

1. 100% Confident2. 75% Confident3. 50 % Confident4. 25% Confident

Getting Started!

Familiarize yourself with Reeves Memorial Library,

its website, and the available resources.

http://maura.setonhill.edu

Resources-BooksLibrary Catalog - HillCat

Uhh-Ohh Can’t find One at Reeves!

Reciprocal Libraries and Public Libraries-WIN

You Found One! Now What? Interlibrary Loan

• Click “Interlibrary Loan” on the library’s homepage• Select either journal article or book

• Fill out the form (starred fields are required)Only request items that we don’t have here!

View your Library Account

• View items you have checked out• Renew items

• View fines/fees

Placing a Hold

Place a Hold Request on an item that is checked out

Useful tools

Scholarly?Trade?

Popular?

What Is The Difference?

University of Maine at Farmington

What type of publication is this?

1. Scholarly Journal2. Trade Publication3. Magazine

American Libraries is the official publication of the American Library Association. It is distributed to all members free of charge and is available to libraries and other institutions by paid subscription.

Primary Source is an original document or account that is not about another document or account but stands on its own. • novel • poem • play• diary • letter• a research study • interviews -on the scene

Secondary Source one that interprets primary sources or is otherwise a step removed. A journal article or book about a poem, novel, or play or a commentary about what an interview signifies is a secondary source. Your paper will become a secondary source.

Primary and Secondary Sources

Resources-Journals/ArticlesOnline Databases

EBSCO Host- Central access point for all of the individual databases in the collection.

Newspaper Source PlusSage Online Journals- Delivery platform that provides online access to the full text of individual SAGE journals.

JSTOR- 262 journals in the Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics

Journal Finder- Central access point to all of the journals, magazines, and newspapers held in both electronic and hard-copy format.

The best way to find a journal article on a particular subject is to

1. Google it2. Search Wikipedia3. Do a search using a

licensed database4. Leaf through print

journals

Web ResourcesGovernment Resources and Agency SitesGoogle US Government Search Google Scholar

US Census BureauDepartment of LaborUS Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFederal Trade CommissionCommonwealth Foundation-HealthHenry J. Kaiser Family Foundation-Health

Web Resources-Reeves Memorial Library Website

When searching the internet it is important to know that :

1. Authoritative sites have an .org or .edu domain

2. The best sites will be at the top of your search results

3. You need to evaluate the expertise, accuracy, and reliability of the source.

Background

Information

• Encyclopedias

• Books• HillC

at• Reci

procal Libraries

• ILL• Prim

ary Sources

Topic

Specific

Information

• Books• Scholarl

y Journals• HillC

at• ILL• Onlin

e Databases

Current News and Advocacy

Efforts

• Newspapers

• Professional Associations• New

spaper Source Plus

• Web Resources

Statistics, Studies

and Facts

• Government Websites• Goog

le U.S. Government Search

Research

Research Model

Tip

Remember….. Planning and Time Management are important tools in avoiding information overload.

Plan and manage your time wisely!

Assignment CalculatorDeveloped by University of Minnesota

http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/

• Unique

• Develops with practice

• Vital to the success of your project and to your success as a lifelong learner

Your Research Style Is….

• Read the assignment

• Choose a topic that interests you

Ask yourself this question-What do I care about and why?

• Browse and gather informationUse tools contained in databases to save and email articles

• Evaluate your sources

Steps for Success

Final Steps for SuccessConsult the Writing Center

Sort and organize resources

Create an outline or determine structure of paper/project

Write your first draft

Conduct additional research if necessary

Revise your work

Put in final form

What is plagiarism?1.Failing to use the proper

format when citing your sources

2. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work instead of only your own

3. Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work without giving them credit

4. 1 and 3

Cite your Sources

APA Formatting & Style Guide

The OWL at Purdue http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Questions?

If you need help please remember to Ask a Librarian!

Dana Krydickkrydick@setonhill.edu724.830.4616