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Research & Resources @ The LibraryPrepared for: Dr. L. Jane McMillan
Anthropology 332Mi’kmaq Studies: Advanced Critical Issues in Indigenous
Anthropology
January 16th, 2012Suzanne van den Hoogen, MLIS
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Outline• Information Seeking Behaviour• Navigating the Library Website• Subject Research Guides• Evaluating Information• Scholarly vs. Popular Sources• Citation Guides & Resources• Ask a Librarian! • RefWorks
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Virtual Tour: Exploring the Library websitelibrary.stfx.ca
• Logging in to your library account• Searching the Library’s Collection• Journal Titles• Course Reserves• Favourites• Live Help
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Subject Research Guides: Anthropology
• Find Books• Find Articles• Google Scholar• Open Access• Writing & Citing• Liaison Librarians• Help
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Subject Research Guides: Aboriginal Studies
• Books in the Library• Reference Sources• Governance• Government• Health• Education• Journal Titles• Court Cases
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Critical thinking: You must demonstrate that you are willing to examine popular beliefs, assumptions and opinions and weigh them against facts. Support your thesis statement with research.
Analyse your assignment questions:
What does this question mean?How much detail does your professor require?
Where do I begin?•Read about your topic – know your subject matter.•Brainstorm ideas• Think about Key Words & Key Concepts•Write your thesis statement
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Evaluating Information
• Accuracy• Authority• Currency• Bias
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Questions to ask:
Accuracy, Authority, Currency, Bias Is this source reliable? Is this source current? Have opinions changed? What are the current trends in this research area? Are there any gaps in the research? Is something missing? Who is the author? Are they an expert in this field? Do they represent multiple points of view or do they express bias for their
own point of view?
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Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
Popular• Magazines• Written by journalists, students,
popular authors, or no author listed• Flashy covers• Advertisements• Brief articles• Trade Journals: Business, Finance,
Industry (Written by experts, but may not be peer reviewed)
• Newspapers
Scholarly• Journals• Written by experts• Evaluated by experts: “Peer Reviewed”• Authoritative Source• Usually include:
– Credentials of the Author– Abstract– Bibliography– Specialized vocabulary– Reference List
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Citing Information Sources
American AnthropologicalStyle Guide
APA Online Tutorial
BF76.7P832010
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Questions to ask:
Library Workshops: Jan. 24 7:15 pmJan. 26 2:15 pmJan. 30 2:15 pmFeb. 1 7:15 pm
One-on-One Sessions: Contact Suzanne
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Ask a Librarian: We’re here to help you
• In-Library• In-Person
• Reference Desk• Personal Appointments• Email: [email protected]• Telephone: 867- 2242
• Online• LiveHelp
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QUESTIONS ?
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Thank You!Suzanne van den [email protected]
Liaison Librarian for: • Anthropology• Development Studies• Political Science• Sociology• Women’s Studies