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LPC Library - Introduction to Specialized Research Databases Workshop

 

Introduction to Specialized Research Databases


Introduction to research techniques in a college library: specialized research databases. Focus on use of subject databases, emphasis on discipline specific resources, search strategies, evaluation of relevant resources, distinction between scholarly journals and popular magazines, discussion of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of articles from periodical databases.

 

Syllabus - Introduction to Specialized Research Databases - Library Skills (LIBR 6)

 

Handouts/Tip Sheets

 

What Are the Differences Between Subscription Databases and the Web?

Choosing the Right LPC Database for Your Research

NoodleBib Tip Sheet - Literature Resource Center

NoodleBib Tip Sheet - LitFinder

NoodleBib Tip Sheet - Opposing Viewpoints

NoodleBib Tip Sheet - CQ Researcher, Ethnic NewsWatch, GenderWatch

 

Tutorials

 

Boolean Tutorial (Colorado State University Libraries)

UC Irvine Libraries Tutorial

 

Reference Links for Exercises

 

Scholarly Journals or Popular Magazines: What Are the Differences? - LPC Library

Academic Journals, Trade Publications, and Magazines


Exercise 9 (Plagiarism)


How to Recognize Plagiarism - Indiana University-Bloomington

 

 

 

 

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