tsem spring 2016 thompson class3

TSEM: Using databases

Laksamee Putnamlputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction LibrarianSlides: http://bit.ly/tsemthompsonsp16c3

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First… Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu Cook Library Reference:

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Agenda Quick review of last class Pre-class discussion on Cook OneSearch Group work

Compare results between different databases

Independent research time

Review Evaluation Check for CRAP

Currency Reliability Authority Purpose/POV

Keywords Websites

http://librariandesignshare.org/2013/10/10/know-your-meme-and-boolean-too/

Putting it all together… Can air pollution regulation affect climate

change?

“air pollution” OR “carbon emissions”AND

regulation OR “Clean Air Act” OR “Clean Power Plan”AND

“climate change” OR “global warming”

air pollution regulation climate changesmogcarbon emissionsozone

Clean Air ActClean Power PlanNational Ozone Standard

global warminggreenhouse effect

Real research is complicated

Cook OneSearch What books did you find?

Were the books at TU? What features helped you find books?

What articles did you find? Could you find the full text? How did you know it was a peer-reviewed

article?

Finding Books or Articles

Finding Books

Finding Articles

Different Databases Let’s research!

Complete the paper worksheet with your group

Prepare to discuss your results with the class

Remember to use the Subject Gateways Biology Environmental Science

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Discussion Keywords used?

Database features

Kind of information?

Issues

Best results?

Independent Research Take this time to research your topic for

class

Ask the librarian if you need help finding resources

Complete this Exit Form

Questions? Feel free to contact me:

Laksamee Putnam lputnam@towson.edu 410.704.3746. Twitter: @CookLibraryofTU

Or any reference librarian: Visit Cook Library Reference Desk 410.704.2462. IM – tucookchat