English 120

All search engines used for internet searches return the same results.

False

An in-text citation for every type of source is cited the same way.

False

A Summary of a source does which of the following:

A summary is shorter than the original source information

Documentation Styles

There are a number of styles of documentation used in college; here are the three most common: MLA (Modern Language Association) APA (American Psychological Association) CMS (Chicago Manual of Style)

Thesis

A thesis is an assertion or claim about your topic. It's a complete sentence (or sometimes two) that presents your opinion on the topic and the reasons why you think it's a good. You present these reasons so your audience will agree with you. A thesis should do 1. Focuses your thoughts so you can focus your research 2. Keeps you on track when researching and writing 3. Helps your audience follow your argument

Using ideas from mostly one credible source for a research paper or project is effective research.

False

Websites ending with .org are ALWAYS reliable.

False

When using the Luria Library website to find periodicals, all periodical articles are found online.

False

What is a "Good" Subject and/or Topic?

1. Significant to you and others 2. Requires Breadth of Research 3. Unique

quotation

A quotation is copied, word-for-word, from the original source and enclosed inquotation marks. When to Use Quotation Quote when the specific words in the quotation are important, or when the quotation expresses the idea better and shorter than you could in your own words.

Subject

A subject is a broad section of human knowledge. All subjects can be narrowed down into several topics.

Which of the following examples can help limit search results when conducting an internet search engine search?

- cold fusion , +absentee voting "trail of tears"

extensions

.com - the largest top level domain, named after "commercial" .org - originally for non-corporate sites, now is general purpose .net - originally for networking, now is general purpose .gov - U.S. governmental agencies only .mil - U.S. military only .edu - post-k12 education only (some exceptions) .int - international treaty organizations or NGOs (non-governmental organizations

types of websites

.com - the largest top level domain, named after "commercial" .org - originally for non-corporate sites, now is general purpose .net - originally for networking, now is general purpose .gov - U.S. governmental agencies only .mil - U.S. military only .edu - post-k12 education only (some exceptions) .int - international treaty organizations or NGOs (non-governmental organizations

Creating Work Cited using MLA

1. Author. 2. Title of source. 3. Title of container, 4. Other contributors, 5. Version, 6. Number, 7. Publisher, 8. Publication date, 9. Location

How to Determine Information Needed

1. Confirm your assignments and define your purpose 2. Ask your own questions 3. Free write 4. Collect General Background Information 5. Answer Traditional Research questions

Accessing Online Databases, Directories, Digital Collections, and Statistical Data on the Luria Library Website

1. Finding Credible Web Sources 2. Sources of Statistical Information 3. Finding Images

Working Thesis

A working thesis is the conclusion you start to create when narrowing the topic. However, it is considered "working" because it may change as you continue to discover and evaluate information regarding your topic. Therefore, looking at reference works, conducting internet searches, or scanning periodical articles are good ways to seek out general information about a topic in order to narrow the topic and generate a possible working thesis. Therefore, looking at encyclopedias, conducting simple internet searches, or scanning articles are good ways to seek out general information about a topic in order to help narrow the topic and generate a possible working thesis.

Authority of sources

Always check the date of the publication. If it is a scientific text (social or physical science), old work is often out of date. Make your sources as current as possible. Always consider the author's credentials (you can get these from the title page or the acknowledgements page which will also give you an idea of how the text was conceived and developed).

Advanced Search

An "Advanced Search" allows you to limit your search in several ways. The "Advanced Search" page is divided into various sections: "Databases" "Search Term Fields", and "Limit Your Search."

Free Write

Another way to generate ideas technique is to free write.

According to information provided in the English 120 course, which of the following questions should be asked to better understand an assignment.

Are there guidelines for format?, How does the assignment fit into the overall course, Is independent research required?

Which of the following is a characteristic of subject encyclopedias?

Articles are written by scholars or subject experts, Articles are often in-depth. Articles usually include references to other sources

Dewy Decimal System

At the SBCC library, we use the Dewey Decimal System. It is frequently used in schools, community colleges, and public libraries in the United States. The system is divided into 10 major classes, or broad subjects, with each having 10 subclasses, followed by the decimal number for further clarification. The major Dewey Decimal divisions are: 000 Computers, information, & general reference 100 Philosophy & psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Language 500 Science 600 Technology 700 Arts & recreation 800 Literature 900 History & geography

Which of the following types of sources is an example of a reference source?

Bibliographies Dictionaries Almanacs

According to the information provided in English 120, the ASAP Test is used to evaluate which type of source ?

Book Periodical Reference Website

Availability of sources

Check early for availability of sources. You can get almost any book or periodical article that you need through interlibrary loan, but it takes time. You can also exercise your "hold option" to have a book held for you once it is returned.

When searching for periodical sources using the library databases, which of the following types of searches is possible

Field Search Subject Search Keyword Search

According to the information provided in English 120, why might a subject encyclopedia to be useful to start a research project?

Find leads to other sources, Read an overview of topic, to discover key words related to topic.

A searchable collection of information, usually in electronic format, is a

Database

To be an "information literature individual" means which of the following:

Determine the extent of information needed, Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose, valuate information and its sources critical

Which of the following library classification systems does the SBCC library use?

Dewey Decimal

According to the definition of internet sources used in the English 120 course, which of the following examples best demonstrates an internet source?

Digital Archive on a University website

Full text citations

Each documentation style requires a full-text citation at the end of the research project. These citations help the audience find the sources if they wish to do so. Each documentation style titles this page differently: MLA - Works Cited APA - References CMS - Bibliography

A paraphrase does not need documentation.

False

ALL websites are commercial.

False

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, an attributive tag is ALWAYS necessary.

False

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, conducting a basic search using an internet search engine is the best way to find internet sources

False

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, conducting a basic search using an internet search engine is the best way to find internet sources.

False

Which of the following is a Reference database that the Luria Library has on its website ?

Gale Virtual Reference Library

General Background Information

General Background Information is is the general knowledge regarding the topic from other sources.

General Reference Works

General: offer an overview or general information regarding subjects or topics.

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

If information from a blog can be verified with another credible source, then it can be used.

Process of source integration

Introduce Source Often it is useful to introduce the source by providing author(s) name(s), credentials of author(s) to enhance credibility of the source, title, what type of source it is, and an overall summary of what it covers. Doing so helps the audience understand the general context of the source information. Use Signal Phrase Often a signal phrase is the author's name and is used to indicate that the information summarized, paraphrased, or quoted is from that particular source. Interpret or Discuss Information Explain how the information summarized, paraphrased, or quoted is relevant in developing your own ideas. Cite Regardless if information is summarized, paraphrased, or quoted, you need to cite it using the appropriate documentation style.

An effective thesis does which of the following

Justifies discussion, Makes a specific that can be supported by evidence, establishes overarching purpose

Which of the following is an example of a commercial subject directory found on the internet?

Looksmart.com, Yahoo, Google Directory

Which of the following is a documentation style?

Modern Language Association Chicago Manual Style American Psychological Association

Periodicals are

Newspapers Scholarly journals Magazines

what is a periodical?

Newspapers, Magazines, Journals

According to the information provided by English 120 course, which is NOT a useful way to help determine information needed for a research topic?

None of the answers

Which of the following defines plagiarism?

Not giving any credit for someone else's ideas

DO NOT rely on introductory texts

Pamphlets, encyclopedias, and many websites may be used to get started but always use more substantial or in-depth works on your topic.

The following statement - specific information from a specific passage is translated into your own words and sentence structure - defines which of the following?

Paraphrase

paraphrase

Paraphrase A paraphrase is a translation of a passage into your own words and sentence structure When to Use Paraphrase Paraphrase when information isimportant but the specific language is not significant to meaning or a direct quotation would be too long and unnecessary to express the idea.

plagiarism

Plagiarism Defined Plagiarism is using others' ideas and words without clearly citing the source of that information. Forms of plagiarism include a range of actions from failure to use proper citation to presenting another person's words or ideas as one's own by not citing at all. Therefore, a student who plagiarizes may do sounintentionally or deliberately. Plagiarizing others' work intentionally or unintentionally are ways in which SBCC defines Academic Dishonesty

Data base

Popular Databases Databases by Subject You can click on a particular database under "Popular Databases" or click on a particular Subject. what sort of information each contains. Once a database is selected, there often four different types of searches you can conduct: Keyword Search Subject Search Field Search Other Limiters

Which of the following should a thesis accomplish?

Present an opinion on the topic, Focus research, inform audience of argument.

Source material cited must do which of the following?

Relate to focus/topic of paper

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which of the following periodical sources usually provides the most in-depth information about a topic that has been well researched?

Scholarly Journal Article

According to the definition of internet sources used in English 120 course, which of the following examples best demonstrates an internet source?

Scholarly Journal found on a database

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which of the following periodical sources usually provides the most in-depth information about a topic that has been well researched

Scholary Journal Article

search engine

Search engines look for internet information based on words or a phrase. Each search engine has its own method of searching, and therefore, each can return different results. Thus, it is a good idea to use at least TWO search engines when looking for internet information. We recommend that you start with two of the most effective search engines: www.google.com www.dogpile.com

Selecting internet sources

Selecting Internet Sources When selecting internet sources, keep yourworking thesis or research focus in mind. Does the source: Support your thesis? Refute your thesis? This kind of source can be very valuable. If you include ideas that you disagree with and point out their flaws, you will look like a writer who knows the subject thoroughly. Complicate your thesis? Again, this kind of source is very useful to increase your knowledge of the subject.

Which of the following is an example of a subject directory found on the internet?

Social Science Information Gateway Michigan Electronic Library

Sorting the result list

Sorting the Result List Returning to the original search results, you will see at the top left of the result list a drop-down box that allows you to sort the list by: Relevance Only Date (Oldest First) Date (Newest First) Most Widely Held

Research as Process

Step 1. Decide on Subject and Narrow to a topic Step 2. Continue to gather and evaluate information regarding topic Step 3. Create a working thesis and continue to find and evaluate information Step 4. Gather information from sources and take necessary steps to avoid plagiarism. Step 5. Write a rough draft and/or final draft of final product integrating and citing research accurately Step 6. Revise and edit work

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which groups of people from the following list can publish on internet sites ending with .edu?

Students of the educational institution, Administrators of the educational institution, Professors of the educational institution

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which groups of people from the following list can publish on internet sites ending with .edu?

Students of the educational institution, Professors of the educational institution, Administrators of the educational institution

Topic

Subset of the subject

According to the definition of " Subject" presented in the English 120 course, which of the following is an example of "Subject?

Technology

To determine whether a book is useful for a research project, which of the following is helpful:

the Introduction or specific chapters Consider the age and publisher of book in relation to research focus Researching the Author for his or her credentials

Search Term Fields

The Search Terms Fields have two field boxes to search with one defaulted to "Keyword" and the other "Title". However, the drop-box menu also offers the following ways to refine your search: Accession Number Author Author Phrase ISBN ISSN Journal Source Journal Source Phrase Keyword Subject Subject Phrase Title Title Phrase Limit your Search by Format ,Year,Language ,Audience, Content,Library Once you have filled out the "Advanced Search" form, click "Search" at the bottom of the page. Once you do so, you'll see the search results in the same format when conducting a Simple Search; thus, you can continue to narrow results using the same left-hand margin features.

Library of Congress Classification System

The UCSB library collection is organized by the Library of Congress Classification System. The system is divided into twenty-one major classes; each identified with a different letter of the English alphabet. Each major class is further divided into specific sub-classes that are identified by two or three letter combinations.

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which of the following is an accurate way to distinguish between scholarly and popular periodical sources?

The information or data presented in a scholarly periodical is verified

Simple Search

The library uses Worldcat as its library catalog. Using quotation marks around search terms tells WorldCat that you want the phrase as a search term.

Narrowing From Subject to Topic

Three levels of focus to consider: Subject-the most board Topic-less board Thesis- the most focused

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, which of the following is a reason to use book sources

To read a lot of information regarding the topic To put the topic in context with other topics or issues To find summaries of research

A peer-reviewed journal means experts in the particular research field have approved content.

True

Variety of sources

Use a variety of sources to get thorough knowledge of the subject and topic. A broad spectrum of sources from different points of view will show your reader that you have taken full advantage of the range of perspectives available on your topic.

There are two ways to find periodicals on the Luria Library website:

Using the Library Catalog Using the Library Databases

In Text Citations

What to include in the in-text citation is determined by whether or not you use an attributive tag BEFORE summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting information from a source. An attributive tag means providing the author's name or using a "signal phrase" which is discussed under "Process of Source Integration."

Selecting Periodical Sources

When selecting periodical sources, keep your working thesis or research focus in mind. Does the source: Support your thesis? Refute your thesis? This kind of source can be very valuable. If you include ideas that you disagree with and point out their flaws, you will look like a writer who knows the subject thoroughly. Complicate your thesis? Again, this kind of source is very useful to increase your knowledge of the subject. As you find periodical sources that seem useful to the research focus, do the following to help with the selection process:

A paraphrase does not need documentation

false

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, an attributive tag is ALWAYS necessary.

false

An in-text citation for every type of source is cited the same way

false

Newspapers are equal in quality and reliability.

false

Reference works are only available in print format.

false

There is only ONE way to search for periodicals using the Luria Library website

false

To search the Luria Library databases, it is best to click on the "Books+" tab

false

Using long quotations often is an effective way to integrate source material into a research paper.

false

internet source

internet source means information found on websites or databases or digital archives that contain materials published primarily or solely on the internet

Using quotation marks around search terms does which of the following:

limits the search

Using the word "and" between two search terms does which of the following:

limits the search

Primary Sources

offer first hand account of information

Specialized Reference Works

offer more discipline specific information or more in depth information usually in the form of articles written by leading authorities.

Reference Works

offer more discipline specific information or more in depth information usually in the form of articles written by leading authorities.Types of Reference Works include: Almanacs Annuals Atlases Dictionaries Digests Biographical References Encyclopedias, General and Specific Handbooks Indexes Pamphlets

The following statement - specific information from a specific passage is translated into your own words and sentence structure - defines which of the following?

paraphrase

Secondary Sources

report and analyze information drawn from other sources often primary ones

Selecting Book Sources

selecting book sources, keep your working thesis or research focus in mind. Does the source: Support your thesis? Refute your thesis? This kind of source can be very valuable. If you include ideas that you disagree with and point out their flaws, you will look like a writer who knows the subject thoroughly. Complicate your thesis? Again, this kind of source is very useful to increase your knowledge of the subject

summary

summary is a brief version of information or argument that is too long to quote or paraphrase but is important. When to Use Summary Summarize when you want to provide the overall idea expressed in the source.

A peer-reviewed journal means experts in the particular research field have approved content

true

According to the information presented in the English 120 course, knowing how library books are organized helps the researcher use the library more effectively and efficiently.

true