A brief overview on research for the discipline of Drama.

1. American Drama
EH- 440/ 540

2.  Students will list subject specific databases in order to
begin annotated bibliography.
 Students will construct annotated bibliography in
order to demonstrate research and subject matter
competencies.
 Students will examine and evaluate annotated
bibliography in order to complete term paper.
Learning Outcomes

3.  Search Tips
 Research as a process
 The information
 Research Activity
 Start your research
 Contact information
Outline

4.  Search what you know.
 Use what you have.
 Ask questions and then ask more questions.
 Use these questions to refine your search terms.
 Search with the main ideas (Keywords).
Searching

5.  Have you ever found an article that was perfect?
 Wish you had more just like it? With a little research
you will.
 Footnote chasing is the act of finding citations and
references in your current article and using these
articles for your research.
Searching

6. Chase those Footnotes

8.  Research the authors.
 This will help you understand their characters.
 Take notes on who they are and where they came
from.
 Incorporate this into your research.
Know the authors

9.  Consult the index.
 Take notes or photocopy key areas.
 Use this foundation for further searching.
 Build on knowledge of time period, location, and
environment for research or performance.
Foundation

10. Books , Journals & ILL
 Library Catalog: http://www.uah.edu/library
 Journals: Find Journals by titles or Subject
 ILL: http://libguides.uah.edu/ill

11. Specific Databases
 MLA International Bibliography
 Contemporary Authors
 Project Muse
 JStor
 Literature Resources from Gale
 Proquest Literature & Language

12.  Chose a database and do a simple keyword search on
your topic.
 Share with neighbor on what worked and what didn’t
 Share with class on search strategies!
Chose one!

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