Information Literacy

Name:__________________________

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Instructor Contact Information

Information Literacy Eng 105

Matthew Gehrt

Email Address:

hmatthewg@sbbcollege.edu

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Information Literacy Sessions: Outline

• Session 1 o Introduction to Information Literacy o Five Steps to Information Literacy

• Session 2 o Step One : Defining the Need

Knowing that you need to know Defining what you need to know

o Introduction to Class Project • Session 3

o Outlines o Plagiarism o Copyright o Paper formats & Citations

MLA, APA • Session 4

o Step Two: Finding the Information Internet

• Google Tools • Wikipedia

Libraries • Session 5

o Step Three: Evaluate the Information Authority Currency Content

• Session 6 o LIRN

• Session 7 o Step Four: Organize the Information

Types of organization and how to use it o Prepare for presentation

• Session 8 o Step Five: Communicate the Information

Student Presentations Final project due

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Homework steps to complete your Information Literacy Project

Due by Session Two Choose a Topic and bring it to use in class.

- Related to your program of study or future career field. - Something that interests you and that you could enjoy studying. - Begin thinking of a question you could ask about it.

Due by Session Three Create a Main Research Question

- That seeks factual answers; that is fully and reasonably answerable; that is neither too broad nor too narrow, but has multiple levels of information.

Develop two Focused Questions - That ask “who/what/when/where/why/how” of your Main Research Question and the

topics in your Main Research Question. - That help you answer you Main Research question by breaking it down into smaller

parts. Due by Session Four Outline your Main and Focused Research Questions

- Create two points under each Focused Question that break down the question and help you analyze and answer that question.

- PRINT OUT and TURN IN your Project. Due by Session Five Extra-Credit Opportunity! (+5 points)

- Begin exploring E-Library (in LIRN) - Find one article that helps you answer any one (or part) of your questions. - Print it out and bring it to class. (It can count for the article that you need later.)

Due by Session Six Find one reliable, current, and authoritative Website that helps answer any one (or part) of your

questions. - Add the Title - Add the Link - Get the Citation in MLA format from a website like www.bibme.org and add that. - Annotate your source: describe what the source is and how it helped you answer your

question in a couple of sentences - Add any answers that you find to your outline

Due by Session Seven Find one source each from E-Library, InfoTrac, and Proquest (in LIRN) (three total), that

helps answer any one (or part) of your questions. - Add the Title; Add the Link; Add the Citation in MLA format - Annotate your source: describe what the source is and how it helped you answer your

question in a couple of sentences Due by Session Eight

Review your outline, checking for: completeness, organization, proper grammar, and spelling. PRINT OUT and TURN IN your completed Project so I can give it the final grade.

During Session Eight Give a short (2-3 minute) presentation of your Project (the entire outline in Poster format) in front

of class. It will be shown on the overhead projector as you present. Share what your topic is; share why you chose it; explain your outline; share one or two of the sources you found that were especially helpful.

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Grading Scale for Information Literacy Project: (20% of ENG-105 Grade)

Stage: Total Points: Your Score:

1. Choose Topic (related to your program) (Assigned: 1st Session) 5 __________ 2. Create a Main Research Question (Assigned: 2nd Session) 10 __________ 2. Create two Focused Questions (Assigned: 2nd Session) 10 __________ 3. Outline your Focused Questions (Assigned: 3rd Session) 20 __________ 4. Add a Website that’s reliable (Titles, Links, Citations, and Annotations)

(Assigned: 5th Session) 10 __________ 5. Add an Infotrac Source (Titles, Links, Citations, and Annotations)

(Assigned: 6th Session) 10 __________ 6. Add a Proquest Source (Titles, Links, Citations, and Annotations)

(Assigned: 6th Session) 10 __________ 7. Add an E-Library Source (Titles, Links, Citations, and Annotations

(Assigned: 6th Session) 10 __________ 8. Add the answers that you find (Brief; Thorough; Complete sentences; Proper grammar)

(Assigned: 4th- 7th Sessions) 10 __________ 9. Present in front of Class! (On the 8th Session) 5 __________ 10. TOTAL: (= 100) = ________ Notes:

- Unless stated otherwise, each stage is due by the next class. (Example: If choosing a topic is assigned on Monday, it needs to be completed by Wednesday.)

- Each stage that is late is docked one point of that stage’s grade each class period that it is late. - Late work can still get full-credit with a valid and pre-approved excuse (excused absence,

sickness, etc.) - Points will be docked for incorrect grammar, spelling, and formatting.

Possible Bonus Points:

- Extra Questions (that are valid and fit well into your outline): 2 points each - Extra Sources (that are valid and answer your questions): 1 point for a website; 2 points for a

LIRN source - Add the material to the POSTER PAGE website. (Ask me for specific instructions.)

* This class/homework outline and grading scale is subject to change

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Information Literacy Project for Eng-105 [SAMPLE] Instructor: Matthew Gehrt Contact Information: matthewg@sbbcollege.edu

Student Name: Joan Smith Eng 105 Instructor: Alfred Gonzalez

Program: Library Technician Topic: Information Literacy Title: New Skills Needed for New Workers

1. Main Research Question: What is Information Literacy, why is it important and what skills

are needed? A. Focused Question #1: What is information literacy?

i. Subtopic: What is the definition of information literacy? ii. Subtopic: What are the components of information literacy?

B. Focused Question #2: Why is information literacy important? i. Subtopic: What kinds of workers need information literacy skills?

ii. Subtopic: How are information literacy skills used in the workplace?

2. Research A. Website that’s reliable:

i. Title of Article: ACRL Information Literacy ii. Web Address:

http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlissues/acrlinfolit/informationliteracy.cfm iii. Citation: ACRL Information Literacy. April 19, 2007. Association of College

and research Libraries. October 7, 2007. iv. Annotation: This webpage is the Association of College and research

Libraries Information Literacy Advisory Committee's gateway to resources on information literacy. Includes a definition of Information Literacy, Standards for Competency, a bibliography, models of ways to teach the subject, and links to other resources.

B. LIRN: Infotrac Article

i. Title of Article: 21st century learning and information literacy ii. Web Address: http://find.galegroup.com/ips/infomark.do?contentSet=IAC-

Documents&docType=IAC&type=retrieve&tabID=T002&prodId=IPS&docId=A131102096&userGroupName=lirn_main&version=1.0&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&source=gale

iii. Citation: Breivik, Patricia Senn. "21st century learning and information literacy." Change 37.2 (March-April 2005): 20(8). General OneFile. Gale. LIRN. 7 Oct. 2007 http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?prodId=IPS.

iv. Annotation: This article discuses what Information Literacy is and how it has evolved in education. It also discusses the various components of this new literacy and how the skills are needed in the new workplace.

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C. LIRN: Proquest Article i. Title of Article: Health and Mental Health Social Workers Need Information

Literacy Skills ii. Web Address:

http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=2&did=1327667661&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1191780574&clientId=83182

iii. Citation: Darrell P Wheeler, Harriet Goodman. "Health and Mental Health Social Workers Need Information Literacy Skills. " Health & Social Work 32.3 (2007): 235-237. Health & Medical Complete. ProQuest. SBBCollege, Ventura, CA. 7 Oct. 2007 http://www.proquest.com/

iv. Annotation: Nursing, speech therapy and rehabilitation therapy along with some other health professions have produced a burgeoning literature on information literacy skills as a central concern for educators. However, the social work literature is for the most part silent in this area. Social work education needs to be more proactive in this area as well.

D. LIRN: E-Library Article

i. Title of Article: Contemporary literacy: Essential skills for the 21st century ii. Web Address: http://elibrary.bigchalk.com.prx-

01.lirn.net/libweb/elib/do/citation?docid=72581568&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B72581568&start=1

iii. Citation: Murray, Janet. "Contemporary literacy: Essential skills for the 21st century." Multimedia Schools. 01 Mar 2003. 14. eLibrary. Proquest CSA. LIBRARY AND INFO RESOURCES NETWORK (LIRN). 07 Oct 2007. http://elibrary.bigchalk.com.

iv. Annotation: This article defines contemporary literacy, i.e. information literacy and how the concept developed. It also discusses the need for the skills in today’s workplace and how to develop them.

Presentation:

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Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS Report) The U.S. Secretary of Labor appointed a commission to determine the skills young people need to succeed in the world of work. The commission's fundamental purpose was to encourage a high-performance economy characterized by high-skill, high-wage employment.

The Foundation: Competence requires the following:

• Basic Skills: Reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking and listening o Reading – Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in

documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules o Writing – Communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing; and

creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts

o Speaking – Organizes ideas and communicates orally • Thinking Skills: Thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, seeing things in

the mind’s eye, learning how to learn and reasoning o Decision Making – Specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers

risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternative o Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action o Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye - Organizes, and processes symbols, pictures,

graphs, objects, and other information o Knowing How to Learn – Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply

new knowledge and skills • Personal Qualities: Individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management and

integrity

Competencies: Effective workers can productively use the following:

• Resources: Allocating time, money, materials, space and staff • Interpersonal skills: Working on teams, teaching others, serving customers, leading,

negotiating and working well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds • Information: Acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and maintaining files, interpreting

and communicating and using computers to process information • Systems: Understanding social, organizational and technological systems; monitoring and

correcting performance and designing or improving systems • Technology: Selecting equipment and tools, applying technology to specific tasks, and

maintaining and troubleshooting technology

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Business Manager Part-time, work at home, nationwide opportunity About Us: Consumer Financial Group is a privately-held, 100% employee owned commercial finance organization located in Apple Valley, California. We aim to be the global leader in our industry through an innovative suite of financing products focused on equipment based lending, serving the needs of the food service, automotive, and manufacturing industries to name a few. We are very proud to say CFG's capital fuels our nation's economy. Our energetic team helps businesses, ranging in size from just a handful of employees to thousands, boost their growth potential. Business owners appreciate CFG's unique analysis of financial profiles, thorough due diligence, and machine-like efficiency. Our business model provides a level of service unmatched by competitors because we recognize that every business is unique. We are always seeking accomplished, motivated, and positive individuals to join the CFG team. Be a part of our growth and realize your future today! Position Summary: Business Managers are the lifeblood of Consumer Financial Group. Analysts work in a fast paced sales environment interfacing with clients, senior management, funding analysts, and both proprietary and institutional capital sources. CFAs also gain expertise in financial statement and credit analysis, making them among the most valued sales professionals in the financial services industry. During the probationary period (40 days) our new Business Manager will be paid 2500 USD per month, plus 5% commission from every payment received from a client. After the completion of the probationary period your salary will go up to 3000 USD per month, plus 7% commission per successfully handled transfer. Requirements to the candidate: - Proactive payment management skills; - PC, Internet, E-mail advanced operational skills; - Bank account; - Professional appearance; - Confident attitude; - Working schedule optimization skills; - Great People skills and a positive attitude are a must; - Maturity age. Apply: E-mail resume to: new.careers@cfinancialservice.com Main Research Question & Focused research Questions

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Research Question and Focused Questions

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Websites to help with creating a research question: (Control Click to follow the links)

Developing a research question Focusing a research topic

What makes a research question answerable? OR Log in to Portal Click on Resource Center Open up SBBC Virtual Library Click on Instructor Pages Choose Homero Barragan Click on the links under Research Question Also, the link “Student Booklet” will open up this entire handout packet!

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How to Retrieve your Information Literacy Project Template

1. On an SBBC computer, go to “My Computer” 2. Double-click on the “F:” drive 3. Double-click on the “STUDENT DATA” folder 4. Double-click on the “STUDENT FOLDERS” folder 5. If you have not already made your own folder, do so now:

a. Click on “File” then “New” then “Folder” b. Type your name into the new folder that has been created and hit enter.

6. Double-click on the “Matthew Gehrt” folder 7. Right-click the document titled “InformationLiteracyProject” and click “Copy” 8. Go back to “STUDENT FOLDERS” 9. Right-click on your own folder and hit “Paste” – you now have that document accessible

from any school computer. 10. BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE:

a. Double-click on your folder to open it b. Right-click on the document “InformationLiteracyProject” and click “Rename” c. Rename the file to “InformationLiteracyProject_YourName” putting your first

and last name in place of ‘YourName” 1. Please capitalize the first letter of your first and last name 2. Please include the underscore before your name

How to Work on your Information Literacy Project throughout the sessions

1. On an SBBC computer, go to “My Computer” 2. Double-click on the “F:” drive 3. Double-click on the “STUDENT DATA” folder 4. Double-click on the “STUDENT FOLDERS” folder 5. Double-click on your own folder 6. Double-click on the document “InformationLiteracyProject_YourName” to open it 7. Make any updates or changes as necessary to the gray fill-in sections of the document 8. Check for spelling and grammar errors 9. Hit the blue “Save” icon OR “File” and then “Save” 10. Close the document

You can also save the document to your Flash Drive to work on at home.

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Outlines On this sheet you are adding the highlighted parts (i and ii) and creating your outline by expanding on the “Research Question” and “Focused Questions” you developed last week. 1. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Plagiarism When we are doing research we encounter a lot of ideas from other people. We encounter problems when we get to the point where we are expressing our own synthesis of those ideas because “ideas, as well as the expression of those ideas, are considered to belong to the person who first puts them forward. Therefore, when you incorporate in your paper either ideas or phrasing from another writer, whether you quote directly or indirectly, you need to indicate your source.” (Slade Form and Style, 1994) If you don’t, you are guilty of plagiarism. When you use someone else's words, you must put quotation marks around them and give the writer or speaker credit by revealing the source in a citation. Even if you revise or paraphrase the words of someone else or just use their ideas, you still must give the author credit in a note. Not giving due credit to the creator of an idea or writing is very much like lying.

Definition According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means 1) to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own 2) to use (another's production) without crediting the source 3) to commit literary theft 4) to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.

How to lessen the Chances of Plagiarism

1. Don’t hand in someone else’s paper as your own. 2. Cite every source you use. Ask your teacher which citation style they prefer and use it for

every source. The Learning Center staff can help you with citation styles. 3. When you are making notes from a source put any quotes in quotations “ “. That way you

will be able to identify them later. 4. Separate your ideas from the author’s as you are taking notes. Use brackets ( ) to enclose

your comments. 5. After you have done your research, try writing a short version of your paper in 30 minutes

with no notes. This will help you take ownership of the topic.

Paraphrasing A paraphrase is a restatement in your own words of someone else's ideas. Changing a few words of the original sentences does NOT make your writing a legitimate paraphrase. You must change both the words and the sentence structure of the original, without changing the content. Also, you should keep in mind that paraphrased passages still require citation because the ideas came from another source, even though you are putting them in your own words.

The purpose of paraphrasing is not to make it seem like you are drawing less directly from other sources or to reduce the number of quotations in your paper. It is a common misconception among students that you need to hide the fact that you rely on other sources. Actually it is advantageous to highlight the fact that other sources support your own ideas. Using quality sources to support your ideas makes them seem stronger and more valid. Good paraphrasing makes the ideas of the original source fit smoothly into your paper, emphasizing the most relevant points and leaving out unrelated information.

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Websites to Help Create Citations

– http://www.easybib.com – http://www.bibme.org/

– http://www.citationmachine.net/

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Session 3.6

Introduction to the Internet

The Internet contains millions of resources useful for pursuing college degrees and research topics—and millions of sources that can easily overwhelm without the knowledge of effective search techniques.

First, to dispel some myths about the Internet:

Myth #1: Everything is on the Internet.

Not true. Most full-text books are only available in libraries. Many journals are on the Internet, but they are not free. Yet the Internet provides the best gateway to much of the information contained in libraries.

Myth #2: Anything on the Web is findable.

Not true. Many Web pages are not indexed by search engines: they are part of the "hidden internet". Other reasons Web pages may not be findable include the following: the Web page may not have been indexed yet, the URL has expired, the URL is case sensitive (upper vs. lower case letters), or the owner of the Web page does not want the content to be public.

Myth #3: Search engines cover the entire Web.

Not true. All search engines combined cover no more than 60% of the indexable Web—not to mention the databases and dynamic Web pages that create Web pages on an "as-needed" basis.

Myth #4: The Internet is the Web.

Not true. The Web is part of the Internet. The Internet has been around for many more years than the World Wide Web. The Internet also makes possible technologies such as e-mail, FTP, telnet, and discussion groups.

Urban Legends and Hoax Websites

Snopes:

www.snopes.com/ Truth or Fiction:

www.truthorfiction.com/ About.com Urban Legends:

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/internet/a/current_netlore.htm Hoaxbusters:

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBUrbanMyths.shtml

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Evaluating Webpages Audience

– What does the author already assume that the audience knows about the website? – Should this site be of greatest interest to the general user, the professional in the

field, a buyer, or an avid follower?

Purpose – Is the site supposed to be educational or entertaining? – Is the site meant to be informational or promotional?

Author

– Is the author’s name and e-mail address provided on the home page or on the content page?

– Who is the author? What are his/her qualifications in the subject matter? – Does the author have a bias? – Has the author written materials in print, authenticated or juried journals?

Accuracy

– Does the author use information or base ideas on information that is obviously incorrect?

– Does the author present original information, or summarize another source? – Is the information plagiarized? – Is the tone of the web site appropriate for the subject matter? – Does the page offer a Citation/Bibliography/Reference list?

Useful Links

Wayback Machine

www.archive.org

EasyWhoIs: http://www.easywhois.com

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Signs of Bias

Appeal to emotion Personal attacks Too good to be true Something for sale Associated cost or fee Unsupported claims of fact Ignoring or omitting contradictory facts or views Appeals to popular opinions Before and after testimonials Suggestive or negative innuendos Magnification or minimization of problems Presentation of information out of context Sarcastic or angry tone Advertisement Excessive claims of certainty

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Adding Website Title, Web Address, Citation and Annotation

1. Open your Information Literacy Project Document from your file on the F: drive (See Handout Session 2:3)

2. Open Google.com and search for the main terms that your questions ask about. a. Website: Find a reliable website that relates to your research questions.

i. Title: Copy and paste the tile of the website or article on the website (often in the blue bar at the top of Internet Explorer) into your document.

ii. Web Address: Copy the address from the Internet Explorer address bar and paste it into your document.

iii. Citation: 1. Copy the address from the Internet Explorer address bar. 2. Go to www.bibme.org 3. Click on the orange “Website” tab. 4. Paste the address into the URL box and hit “Load Info” 5. If there are any empty boxes (“Date Created” or “Author’s Name”)

go back to the website to try and find that information and add to www.bibme.org

6. Click on “Add to My Bibliography” 7. After it loads, scroll back to the top of the page and on the right-

hand side will be your citation. 8. Double check that the drop-down “Format” box says “MLA” and

then copy the citation and paste it into your document. iv. Annotation: Summarize the article in two or three sentences, saying what

it is about and how it helps you answer your questions. 3. Click “save” to save your copy of the file in your folder on the F: drive.

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Top Reasons to Use a Database

1. Most likely, your instructor will be very impressed that a database was used instead of a web site (most college instructors require database research).

2. Web pages are not always legitimate or reliable, they may be outdated and come

and go.

3. Databases are subscriptions and the library purchases them for you as a student benefit at SBBCollege.

4. Because the information in databases is from publishers, they have been checked

for accuracy and reliability.

5. There are no paid sponsors, advertisements, or annoying pop ups! 6. You can find reliable background information on topics.

7. They contain newspaper, magazine and journal articles available to you free of

charge.

8. They offer access to full text articles from peer reviewed publications, which many instructors require.

9. In the subscription databases, you can save time creating MLA and APA citations.

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LIRN Database Descriptions

http://www.lirn.net

LIRN patron identification number: 78098 Infotrac Infotrac is a collection of 16 databases covering a wide range of subject areas. To begin you must select which database you want to search or choose Powersearch which searches a number of databases at the same time.. Some of the material is very subject specific and some will give you a more general background on a subject. The databases, and a brief description, are: Powersearch – Searches the following databases at one time: InfoTrac Criminal Justice Collection, Computer Database, Custom Newspapers, Expanded Academic ASAP, General Business File ASAP, Health Reference Center Academic, InfoTrac OneFile, LegalTrac, Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, Student Resource Center - Gold, and Academic OneFile. (Those with *’s below are the ones included.) *Academic One File - Coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Also includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Business and Company Resource Center with PROMT and Newsletters - International trade and business journals, industry newsletters, and newspapers, plus summaries from Investext® investment and brokerage firm reports. *Computer Database – Periodicals on the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries. *Custom Newspapers – Newspapers from around the world *Expanded Academic ASAP – Articles on the social sciences, humanities, behavioral, health sciences, science and technology. Gale Virtual Reference Library - Authoritative essays on varied topics from numerous subject areas including the arts, biography, business, environment, history, criminal justice/law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, science, and social science. *General Business File ASAP - periodicals, newspapers, newswires, company profiles and investment reports. *Health Reference Center Academic - Full text and images of respected nursing, allied health and medical journals; consumer health magazines; newsletters; pamphlets; newspaper articles; topical overviews; and reference books.

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Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module - Collection of books, journals, magazines and pamphlets on alternative and complimentary therapies. *Infotrac Criminal Justice Collection – Journals and reference works in criminal justice. *InfoTrac OneFile - News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. *LegalTrac – Articles from major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Literature Resource Center - Critical essays plot summaries, author biographies and articles from literary journals. Newsletters ASAP – Articles from specialized business, industry and technology newsletters. *Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Topic overviews, magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, and statistics for today’s hottest social issues. *Student Resource Center Gold - Biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, magazines, and newspapers on a wide range of topics. ProQuest Proquest includes 4 databases. You may search all at the same time or choose specific ones. Health & Medical Complete Provides coverage for all major clinical and healthcare disciplines, including medical sciences, immunology, pharmacy and pharmacology, nursing, physical fitness and hygiene, surgery, and others. In addition, the database includes all charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements essential to medical research. Psychology Journals

Coverage of clinical and social psychology, genetics, psychology of business and economics, communication, criminology, addiction, education, gerontology, linguistics, hypnosis, psychiatry, neurology and social welfare.

ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source Covers over 70 wide-ranging topics including: Cytology, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Pediatric Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Radiology

National Newspaper Abstracts New York Times, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. ELibrary Material from magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts, plus thousands of maps, pictures, authoritative websites and audio/video files on a wide variety of general topics.

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Adding Source Titles, Web Addresses, Citations, and Annotations

1. Open your Information Literacy Project Document from your file on the F: drive (See Handout Session 2:3)

2. Open LIRN through Internet Explorer; Click on “Member Database Access”; Put in 78098

a. InfoTrac: find an article that relates to your research questions i. Title: Copy and paste the tile of the article into your document

ii. Web Address: Click “Bookmark” this document. Copy and paste the Address into your document.

iii. Citation: While viewing your article, click the “Citation Tools” button in the red box on the right hand. Click the “MLA” box and then “Save” and then “Open” to view your citation. Copy and Paste the MLA citation into your document.

iv. Annotation: Summarize the article in two or three sentences, saying what it is about and how it helps you answer your questions.

b. Proquest: find an article that relates to your research questions. i. Title: Copy and paste the tile of the article into your document.

ii. Web Address: Click on “Copy link” at the top of the page. In the little window that opens, copy the address and paste it into your document.

iii. Citation: While viewing your article, use the “Cite this” tool, on the yellow bar at the top of the page, to create an MLA style citation. Copy and Paste the MLA citation into your document.

iv. Annotation: Summarize the article in two or three sentences, saying what it is about and how it helps you answer your questions.

c. E-Library: find an article that relates to your research questions. i. Title: Copy and paste the tile of the article into your document.

ii. Web Address: Copy the address from the Internet Explorer address bar and paste it into your document.

iii. Citation: While viewing your article, use the “Citation” tool at the top of the page to create an MLA style citation. Copy and Paste the MLA citation into your document.

iv. Annotation: Summarize the article in two or three sentences, saying what it is about and how it helps you answer your questions.

3. Click “save” to save your copy of the file in your folder on the F: drive.

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