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�Used a reference database (Opposing Viewpoints) to get background info and develop “sub-topics” for a broad topic (cybercrime).

�Determined what search tools to use for in-depth, scholarly articles (Google Scholar, Library databases) in different subject areas.

�Searched for journal and magazine articles in Academic Search Premier, a multi-disciplinary database.

�Identified information needed to cite an article in MLA format.

To Review: Last time we…

� Use advanced search strategies in databases to improve search results.

�Compare characteristics of scholarly journals & popular magazines.

� Evaluate the credibility and objectivity of sources from the Web.

� Identify information needed to cite a website in MLA format.

Library Session #2 Objectives

Search for & retrieve sources

Use & cite sources ethically

Develop topic &

keywords

Determine needed

sources & search tools

Search for & retrieve

sources

Evaluate results

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DogsANDCats

To put it another way…

DogsORCats

Evaluate sources

Use & cite sources ethically

Develop topic &

keywords

Determine needed

sources & search tools

Search for & retrieve sources

Evaluate sources

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Who or what is providing /sponsoring the info?

Website domain can be some indication…

organization? (.org): plannedparenthood.org vs. Wikipedia.org

commercial/corporate site? (.com): nytimes.com vs. about.com

college or university? (.edu): harford.edu – still need to consider the author

government agency? (.gov): whitehouse.gov, census.gov – still need to consider the author

Evaluate Sources: Objectivity/Purpose

Evaluate Sources:Uncovering Bias

Develop topic & keywords

Use & cite sources ethically

Develop topic &

keywords

Determine sources &

search tools

Search for & retrieve

sources

Evaluate results

Refine, broaden, or refocus your topic as you read more about it.

Make note of different keywords you might use to find additional information.

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Use and cite sources ethically

Use & cite sources ethically

Develop topic &

keywords

Determine sources &

search tools

Search for & retrieve

sources

Evaluate results

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