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Popular vs Scholar Resources
MSU Libraries
Anatomy of An Article
Boolean Search Phrases
Information Literacy
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What is a Popular Resource? 

  • general interest stories which may refer to research but do not contain original research
  • written by the general public
  • are not peer-reviewed
  • rarely include citations
  • tend to be shorter, about 200 words to a few pages
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Where do you find the database page on the MSU Libraries? 

Yellow Button in the Center of the Page

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What is an abstract within a journal article?

a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose.

100

Where you can find the Boolean Search Phrases within a database? 

Advanced Search Settings (example in Academic Search Complete from last class)

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What is the definition of information literacy? 

Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."

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What is a Scholar Resource? 

  • original research published in journals
  • written by experts in the field
  • are usually peer-reviewed (evaluated by other experts in the same field)
  • include citations
  • usually are longer, about 10-30 page
200

What is Interlibrary Loan (also known as Access Service?) 

  • Access Services helps you obtain books, periodical articles, and other media that are not available at the MSU University Libraries. 
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Palmer, D., Jacobson, J., & Curran, J. (2012). SOCIAL MEDIA. The American Journal of Nursing, 112(3), 14. 

What is the volume number? 

112

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What is a Boolean Search Phrase? 

Boolean operators form the basis of mathematical sets and database logic.

  • They connect your search words together to either narrow or broaden your set of results.
  • The three basic boolean operators are: AND, OR, and NOT.
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What does the term paraphrase mean? 

involves taking a set of facts or opinions and rewording them.

300

What is the difference between the currency and accuracy of an article? 

Currency-- about context, and it's important to think about whether the publication date makes sense in relation to your argument. 

  • When was the source last updated?
  • Does the source have a date?

Accuracy-- 

  • Is the data verifiable and accurate?
  • Is the source comprehensive?
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What is a call number? 

a mark, especially a number, on the spine of a library book, or listed in the library's catalog, indicating the book's location in the library.

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Palmer, D., Jacobson, J., & Curran, J. (2012). SOCIAL MEDIA. The American Journal of Nursing, 112(3), 14. 

What is the page number? 

14

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What does the AND function do? 

Use AND in a search to:

  • narrow your results
  • tell the database that ALL search terms must be present in the resulting records
  • example: cloning AND humans AND ethics
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What does plagiarism mean? 

to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own: use (another's production) without crediting the source

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What is a scholarly journal? 

Scholarly or peer-reviewed journal articles are written by scholars or professionals who are experts in their fields.

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You are looking at using PsychINFO for a database concerning a medical topic. You notice the title and a logo at the top of the page. What is the title of the database? PsychInfo or EBSCO? Explain Your Answer

PsychInfo is the title of the database.

EBSCO is the Vendor for that particular database.

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Palmer, D., Jacobson, J., & Curran, J. (2012). SOCIAL MEDIA. The American Journal of Nursing, 112(3), 14. 

What is the issue number? 

3

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What does the OR function do? 

Use OR in a search to:

  • connect two or more similar concepts (synonyms)
  • broaden your results, telling the database that ANY of your search terms can be present in the resulting records
  • example: cloning OR genetics OR reproduction
400
What is Truncation? 

 To shorten or reduce a term within a database

Example: 

  • nurs* AND education
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What are the main differences between a popular and scholarly resource? 

Popular--- Glossy Ads, written for the general public and by journalists. To entertain and inform.

Scholar-- Authors are experts in the field, To keep scholars and professionals abreast of new research findings and techniques. 

500

What is a trade journal? What do you use a trade journal for? 

A trade magazine also called a trade journal, or trade paper is a magazine or newspaper whose target audience is people who work in a particular trade or industry. 

  • to find information on current news, products, and trends within a specific trade or industry
  • to glean practical information within a field from practitioners within that industry
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Palmer, D., Jacobson, J., & Curran, J. (2012). SOCIAL MEDIA. The American Journal of Nursing, 112(3), 14. 

Break it down- what does each line mean within this citation? 

Author, Year, Title, Journal Title, Volume Number, Issue Number and Page Number

500

What does the NOT function do? 

Use NOT in a search to:

  • exclude words from your search
  • narrow your search, telling the database to ignore concepts that may be implied by your search terms
  • example:  cloning NOT sheep
500

Using the research question: How can poverty among immigrants be reduced in the Netherlands? 

What keywords can you pull out and make into a Boolean Search Phrase. Use Boolean Phrase did you Choose?

Poverty, Immigrants, Netherlands

Poverty AND Immigrants AND Netherlands