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ENGL 102 Introduction to Library Research (Schilleman)
In-Person
Presenter:
Katie McGrath
By the end of this session, you will be able to...
- Locate the various resources available in the library, including:
- Circulation Desk
- Books: 1 month
- Movies: 1 week
- iPads: 2 weeks
- Laptop computers: In-library use
- Writing Center/Tutoring (3rd floor)
- Research Coach Offices
- Reference Materials
- Study Rooms
- Periodicals Area
- Types of Periodicals
- Popular
- Trade
- Scholarly
- Types of Periodicals
- Books
- Call numbers/ LOC classification
- Go find a book upstairs
- Media
- Study rooms
- Silent study
- Circulation Desk
- Embedded librarian service
- Be able to create appointments with both research coaches and writing tutors.
- Understand the differences between the free internet and library subscription databases.
- Navigate a course research guide to find different types of source materials, both in print and online:
- Books
- Reference Materials
- Viewpoint essays
- News sources
- Journal articles
- Construct effective database searches for journal articles, using the following concepts:
- One idea per line
- Separate searches for separate points in paper
- Use limiters
- Use subject terms
- Be aware that the citation management/content management tool Mendeley exist, and know how to become proficient with Mendeley
Related LibGuide: ENGL 102/103/106: Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II by McKee Library
- Date:
- Wednesday, February 7, 2018
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:15pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- McKee Library Instruction Lab (bottom floor)
- Campus:
- McKee Library
- Categories:
- Instruction Session
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