tsem spring 2017 thompson class 3

TSEM: Using databases

Laksamee Putnamlputnam@towson.edu Research & Instruction LibrarianSlides: http://bit.ly/tsemthompsonsp17c3

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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 Database worksheet

Compare results between different databases

Independent research time

Review Evaluation Check for CRAAP

Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose

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?

Did you find the book successfully? What questions did you have while

searching?

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

Prepare to discuss your results with the class

Remember to use the Research Guides Biology Environmental

Card Catalogue. [Photographer]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. http://quest.eb.com/images/115_2838287

Discussion Keywords used?

Database features

Kind of information?

“Breadcrumb trail”

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