SBU Library Research Guide

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Introduction | Choosing a Topic | Identifying Sources | Using STARS
Finding Articles | Using the Web | Citing Sources | Appendices & Documentation

Introduction

Home Page
Technical Requirements

 

Choosing a Topic

Introduction - skills to be learned
Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Broadening Your Topic
Research Question
Hit Me Game
Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Keyword Searching Tools
Types of Databases
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Identifying Sources

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting Sources
Infometer Instructions
Infometer
Starting Your Research
Starting with the Library
Quality Over Quantity
Starting with the Web
The Web
Thinkfast Game
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Using STARS

Introduction - skills to be learned
Where is STARS
What will you find in STARS
Ways to Search in STARS
Basic Search Page
How to find books in STARS
What does a STARS record contain
Finding a Book by Title
Finding a Book by Author
Finding a Book by Keyword Searching
Keyword vs. Subject Heading
Keyword Search Example
Other Keyword Searches
Ways to Refine a Keyword Search
Finding Journal Titles
Printing, Emailing or Saving Your Records
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Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Search for Articles
What are Databases?
General Indexes
Subject Indexes
How to Choose a Database
Database Finder
Scope
Scholarly or Popular Journals
Primary or Secondary Sources
Tic Tac Toe Game
Search Example: Academic Search Premier
Detail Record
Ways to Refine Your Search
Locating Your Article in the Library
Locating Your Articles: (A) Full-Text in Database
Locating Your Articles: (B) E-Journals Finder
Locating Your Articles: (C) STARS Journal Catalog
Locating Your Articles: (D) Article Linker
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Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to be learned
Using the Web
To Use or Not to Use
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories
Search Engines
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search
Refining Web Results
Evaluating Web Sources
Your Visible Web Assignment
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Citing Sources

Introduction - skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
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Appendices & Documentation

Glossary
Help
Survey
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Objectives
Use of Library Research Guide
Project Development and Credits

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