Transcript ENG 102 -- Prof. Camacho`s Class

Finding Information Using Library
Resources for ENG 102
Ning Zou :: Reference & Instruction Librarian
Outline
You need to find at least 6 sources for your research
paper
• Two sources from the textbook
• Two scholarly sources
• One book
• One internet source
My job today is to help you learn
• How to find books using eQuest – library online
catalog
• How to find journal articles using library databases
• How to evaluate web site
Need a book? eQuest
• eQuest – Library’s online catalog
– Books
– Government documents
– Videos
Library’s tutorial on How to find books [http://www.library.eku.edu/tutorials]
How to Get to eQuest
• From the library’s homepage
[http://www.library.eku.edu/], click
Find Books
• Use the Guided Keyword Search
Let’s Play with eQuest
It’s your turn. Hurry up, only 10 minutes
left!
Need Articles? Library Databases
• Academic Search Premier
• Opposing Viewpoints
• CQ Researcher
Library’s tutorial on How to use Academic Search Premier
[http://www.library.eku.edu/tutorials]
How to Get to Academic Search
Premier?
• First, go to Library Homepage  Find
Articles
• Second, click on Academic Search
Premier
How to Get to Opposing Viewpoints?
• First, go to Library Homepage  Find
Articles
• Second, click on Opposing Viewpoints
How to Get to CQ Researcher?
• First, go to Library Homepage  Find
Articles
• Second, click on CQ Researcher
It’s Time to Play
• Use your work sheet
• Think about synonyms
• Share your worksheet with your peer
• Manage your time effectively since we
only have about 30 minutes left
Need Sources from the Web? Evaluate It
First
• Web Site Evaluation Criteria
– See handout
• Find Quality Websites
– Librarians’ Internet Index [http://lii.org/]
Play Time – Evaluating Web Site
• Let’s take a look at this website
http://www.malepregnancy.com/
Need More Time Find Articles?
• Printing is FREE in this room
• I am here to help
Getting Help
• Reference desk
– One on one help with your assignment, research
paper, and any reference questions
• By appointment
– Call me @859.622.3052
– Email me @[email protected]
• IMing us
– Screen name: ekulibraries
• Email us
– http://www.library.eku.edu/askalibrarian/request.
php
Thank You for Your Participation
• Good Luck
• See you in the library soon