introduction and topic reu

Linda Blake, Science Librarian (304) 293-0328linda.blake@mail.wvu.edu

Summer Research Experience2015

First Step in Research: Select and Articulate Your Topic

My topic: How are nanosensors used in diabetes detection?

Next Step: Identify Useful Keywords

How are nanosensors used in diabetes detection?

nanosensors AND “diabetes detection”

*Use quotes to identify a phrase, to tell the search

engine you want these words together in the search results

Next Step: Select Appropriate Sources

Primary Sources -vs- Secondary Sources

The Humanities and Social Sciences -vs- the Sciences

Activity: Source Type

• List the common characteristics of the documents in your folders

• Identify the source type?• Journal article for scholars and academics• Book chapter for background• Magazine article for general readers• Review articles for an overview of the topic

• Is this a primary source or secondary?

• Report to the class

Activity: Find an Article on your Topic

• Search your topic in Summon making good use of keywords

• Select at least one good source for your research

• Locate the full text

• eMail yourself the source

You’re on your way to the perfect paper….

And Success, Joy, World Renown

Linda Blake, Science LibrarianDowntown Campus Library

Research Services (304) 293-0328

linda.blake@mail.wvu.edu

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