english 1102 - fall 2014 - mullen
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Critically evaluate information using applicable criteria
English 1102
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Library 101
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Off-Campus Access
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Planning Ahead
Questions to ask yourself
What do I want to know? know your assignment current or historical information how much information? when are you done?
Questions to ask yourself
How do I find what I need? types of information sources
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Questions to ask yourself
Is what I found right for me? refine your search evaluate select the best source of information for
the identified need
Questions to ask yourself
Did I give credit? MLA citation style in text (parenthetical) works cited
Finding Information
Search GALILEO @ Clayton State
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Oldest result is 1753
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Refine Your Search
Search Results 258
Search Strategy: sleep disorder AND college student AND (success OR achievement)
Date: 2010 – 2015 By Type: academic journals,
news, magazines By Subject: college students
Detailed Record
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MLA Citation Style
Author’s name “Title of the article” Name of the periodical Volume number. Issue number Date of publication Inclusive page numbers Title of the Database Medium of publication Date of access (day, month and year)
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MLA Citation Style
Gaultney, JF. "The Prevalence Of Sleep Disorders In College Students: Impact On Academic Performance." Journal of American College Health 59.2 (2010): 91-97. CINAHL Plus with Full Text. Web. 25 Aug. 2014.
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Evaluating Information
Evaluate: Authority
Determine the need for an expert perspective Who is the author? What are the author’s credentials? What affiliations does the author have? Is contact information provided?
Who published the work? Who sponsored the work?
Evaluate: Currency
Determine the need for a contemporary or historical perspective for your topic
When was the work published? Are there multiple editions? Examine the currency of the references
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Evaluate: Content
Determine the information need Who is the intended audience? What is the purpose? scope? Examine objectivity, accuracy Is the information verifiable? Evaluate overall quality Evaluate overall usefulness, appropriateness
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