The Many Faces of Research

Early Civilization Research

The Who, What, Where, How of Locating Online ResourcesFEELINGS ABOUT RESEARCHBoooring!!I dont need to do researchI got mad skillsWhy research? Google has all the answers!I have better things to dolike eating.

Discovery of InformationRESEARCH IS

The Big 6 Research ProcessTask DefinitionInformation Seeking StrategiesInformation Location & AccessUse the information Synthesize the InformationEvaluate

4Task DefinitionWhat are you required to do?Develop a list of topics related to the assignmentAsk yourself what questions you want to answer

5Information Seeking StrategiesWhat sources will help you answer the questions you developed in Step 1? Think about encyclopedias, journals, online databases or websites and your friendly neighborhood media specialist!

Information Location & AccessWhere is the information?

How do you access it?

Use the InformationTake notesRecord information on phones, mP3 players, etcAs you take notes, be sure to cite your sources

Synthesize the InformationPut it all togetherMore than just a summary include YOUR thoughts and conclusions

EvaluateProofread and reviseCheck your sources and citationsDoes the final product fulfill the requirements of the assignment?

So, Where Do I Find Information on Early Civilizations?Online Subscription Databases (available through the Media Center website)Encyclopaedia BritannicaIncludes maps, web links and timelinesGALILEOHistory Reference CenterPeriodical Guide Online

WebsitesInternational World History ProjectHistory WorldNational Geographic History

Print ResourcesBooks

Online databasesEncyclopaedia BritannicaAccessed via the Media Center web pageWatch your search termsBe sure to use the links to additional resourcesLook for keywords that can lead you to more information

GALILEO GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning OnlineAccessed via the Media Center web pageNeed password to access outside of school changes once every semesterHistory Reference CenterSearch Terms

Online DatabasesPeriodical Guide OnlineAccessed via the Media Center web pageUser name: AZC84Password: SSGA016853Provides online access to articles from magazines like National GeographicNot as good for narrower topics

WebsitesInternational World History Project

History World

National Geographic History

Why Cite Sources?Citing means that you tell your reader that certain ideas or parts in your paper came from another source. It also lets your readers know where to find the original information you used in your paper.Citing sources is the only way to use other people's work without plagiarizing.

Source: Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University,Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4P 2R6 | 902.585.1249.

PlagiarismFour characteristics of plagiarism:Plagiarized words: Copying how something is written either word-for-word or the structurePlagiarized ideas: Claiming ownership of a unique idea that is not yoursUnintentional: Plagiarism that occurs by mistake Intentional: Plagiarism done on purpose

Source: Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University,Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4P 2R6 | 902.585.1249.

How do you avoid plagiarism?Take clear, accurate notes about where you found specific ideas.Write down the complete citation information for each item you use. Use quotation marks when directly stating another person's words. Always credit original authors for their information and ideas.

Source: Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University,Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4P 2R6 | 902.585.1249.

When to cite sourcesWhen you borrow someone elses ideas.When you quote or paraphrase.When you refer to someone elses work as a whole.

Source: Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4P 2R6 | 902.585.1249. Where to look for MLA CitationsResults in Encylopaedia BritannicaResults in GALILEOMicrosoft WordCitation MachineThe OWL at Purdue