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Introduction to Library Research Skills Using the Empire State College Online Library to Research & Evaluate Information Sources
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Steps to Conducting Academic Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 1 – Clarify Assignment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Step 2 – Develop Research Question/Thesis
Step 3: Identify Keywords ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 4: Understand Basic Search Techniques ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Combine Words and Phrases
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Combine Words and Phrases Using Boolean Searching ,[object Object],NOT OR Click here for a link to more information about this search technique Source of Pictures:  ESC Library website
Use Truncation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 3 – Begin Research Process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Using the ESC Online Library The Best Links for  Conducting Your Research
WHAT DO I RESEARCH?  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A great way to get a little more background on your topic that can help you to search.  www.esc.edu/library
 
Links to a comprehensive annotated listing of all the databases the library subscribes to – a one-stop-shopping site for your research. The 3 best databases are EBSCO, JSTOR & PROQUEST. EBSCOHost Here is where you start to find your research.
Best Search Sites to Go To  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],EBSCOHost  
The  databases are listed in alphabetical order so you can find the databases that you are looking for
Before you can start your search EBSCO host will ask you to choose a data base before you can do your search.  To start your search  There are ways that you can refine your search.
Here are some ways you can refine your search  Make sure your spelling is correct
Take advantage of the online e-books
Search like you would for a journal.  You can also see if there is a book for you in print.
You must be create an account before you are able to save any e-books to your book shelve.  For directions  go to books, scroll down to ebarry and then click on  here how to link.  Once you have an account you can save any books that you want to use for your research.
Click on the book that you would like to read. Your login and password are required to access the book.
Under the Multimedia tab you can access pictures video and audio
 
For more specific information on MLA, APA or Chicago  styles of citation Click the tabs. If you are not sure how to cite your papers this is a good reference to see how. Here is some resources to avoid plagiarism and to make sure credit is given when it is due.
Start to Read your  book.  Add to your book shelf and pick up where you left off later
If you need Help you can always ask a Librarian with the instant Chat or send them an e-mail or all by clicking on the Ask  Librarian link.  Other Useful information
For more help with the online library go to a workshops conducted through the library
What Additional Library Resources  Do You Have Access To??? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Academic Research Strategies

  • 1. Introduction to Library Research Skills Using the Empire State College Online Library to Research & Evaluate Information Sources
  • 2.
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  • 12. Using the ESC Online Library The Best Links for Conducting Your Research
  • 13.
  • 14. A great way to get a little more background on your topic that can help you to search. www.esc.edu/library
  • 15.  
  • 16. Links to a comprehensive annotated listing of all the databases the library subscribes to – a one-stop-shopping site for your research. The 3 best databases are EBSCO, JSTOR & PROQUEST. EBSCOHost Here is where you start to find your research.
  • 17.
  • 18. The databases are listed in alphabetical order so you can find the databases that you are looking for
  • 19. Before you can start your search EBSCO host will ask you to choose a data base before you can do your search. To start your search There are ways that you can refine your search.
  • 20. Here are some ways you can refine your search Make sure your spelling is correct
  • 21. Take advantage of the online e-books
  • 22. Search like you would for a journal. You can also see if there is a book for you in print.
  • 23. You must be create an account before you are able to save any e-books to your book shelve. For directions go to books, scroll down to ebarry and then click on here how to link. Once you have an account you can save any books that you want to use for your research.
  • 24. Click on the book that you would like to read. Your login and password are required to access the book.
  • 25. Under the Multimedia tab you can access pictures video and audio
  • 26.  
  • 27. For more specific information on MLA, APA or Chicago styles of citation Click the tabs. If you are not sure how to cite your papers this is a good reference to see how. Here is some resources to avoid plagiarism and to make sure credit is given when it is due.
  • 28. Start to Read your book. Add to your book shelf and pick up where you left off later
  • 29. If you need Help you can always ask a Librarian with the instant Chat or send them an e-mail or all by clicking on the Ask Librarian link. Other Useful information
  • 30. For more help with the online library go to a workshops conducted through the library
  • 31.