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After completing this chapter, you should be able to… connect your information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools, differentiate between open and paywalled materials, analyze your search results to identify relevant materials, use call numbers and related information to locate items within the library, and locate online materials effectively using Google Scholar, Quick ...

After completing this chapter, you should be able to… identify basic and more complex search strategies and when to use them, apply common features of finding tools in order to improve your search results, recognize that item records have a specific structure, and that you can use key fields within that structure to strengthen your searching capabilities, interpret citations to find the ...

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like This module discusses the difference between open web material and paywalled resources. For each item below, indicate if it describes Open, Paywalled, or could be either type of resource. your access to the resource depends on being enrolled at ISU, This module discusses the difference between open web material and paywalled ...

The number of search results may be overwhelming because of the wide range of subjects and formats Less extensive subject coverage compared with library databases (covered on the next page) Unlike library databases, Quick Search lacks highly specialized search tools for every subject area (e.g. searching by chemical formula, study methodology, etc

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LIB 1600: Introduction to College Level Research is a 1 credit, half-semester course required for all undergraduate degrees at ISU. The course guides students through the fundamentals of college-level research including finding, evaluating, and using information.

Lib 1600: Introduction to College Level Research is the recognized first step for ISU undergraduate students to learn library research skills and concepts in information literacy.

Every semester we offer several learning opportunities where our librarians and library staff train students in the research process or teach specific skills. LIB 1600 Library 1600: Introduction to College Level Research is an 8-week one credit course for undergraduates taught online by librarians. The course is freely available online. Read more about the course including the most recent ...

You will learn how scholarly information is produced, organized, and accessed; how to construct and use effective search strategies in a variety of web tools and scholarly databases; how to choose finding tools appropriate to the type of information you need; critical thinking skills in the evaluation of resources; and best practices in the ethical use of information.

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Students leverage library resources to access credible sources of information, and they hone their ability to critically evaluate and use this information appropriately and ethically. We invite instructors to use LIB 1600 course content and activities in their research assignments.

Module 1 is the first step on a journey into academic research. Students will begin by crafting a focused research question, then learn how to navigate the research process efficiently, learn about the different types of information used in academia, and how these factor into answering a research question. Upon completion, students will be able to: Assess research needs and use them to ...

3.4 Using Advanced Search Unlike a basic search, advanced search gives you more control over how you structure your search and what that search finds. This can be particularly helpful when doing in-depth research. In most finding tools, you can find a link to advanced search near the default search box. Figure 3.7 You can access Advanced Search from the Quick Search box Advanced search may ...

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LIB 1600 spans topics like formulating a research question, locating reliable sources, and critically evaluating information. The virtual tour will conclude with a discussion on how LIB 1600--and the University Library--can collaborate with faculty to support and enhance other courses at ISU.

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1.1 Starting your research Getting a good grade in college often relies on finding and using the best and most authoritative information on a topic. To do this, you have to think critically, work through the resources you find, and construct your own ideas. In this course we focus on developing research skills, which include finding information appropriate to your needs, evaluating that ...

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After completing the readings and exercises, students will submit a weekly quiz, which tests three different kinds of knowledge that involve critical thinking and the active application of related skills: Factual knowledge - addresses terminology and definitions from the course readings. Learning is based on remembering or recognizing. Conceptual knowledge - tests students' ability to ...