Introduction to College Research

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Here is the powerpoint I use for my Introduction to College Research Workshop

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Research 1: Introduction to College

Research

Research 1: Introduction to College

Research

Amy FergusonRichland College Library

Fall 2009

College-level research is difficult.

Attend all 3 workshops in the Library Instruction Program

Research 1: Introduction to College Research

Research 2: Electronic Research - Sources and Strategies

Research 3: MLA - Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources.

Attend all 3 workshops in the Library Instruction Program

Research 1: Introduction to College Research

Research 2: Electronic Research - Sources and Strategies

Research 3: MLA - Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources.

Information Literacy Certificate |

Knowing library tools makes it easy to find the best sources for your

assignment.

Information Literacy is recognizing when and why you need information, knowing how

to find and evaluate it, and using it in an ethical manner.

Agenda |

• Attendance• ASAP• The Richland College Library• Research Sources• Finding Books• Library Tour

• Attendance• ASAP• The Richland College Library• Research Sources• Finding Books• Library Tour

www.richlandcollege.edu/library

You Can Find…

www.richlandcollege.edu/library

You Can Find…

The Virtual Library |

Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal Articles

Books and Video Authoritative Websites

Online Learning Opportunities Information About the Library

www.richlandcollege.edu/library

You Can Access…

www.richlandcollege.edu/library

You Can Access…

The Virtual Library |

MLA Generator A Student Assignment Planner

Research Assistance

Sample Research Paper Plus Much Much More!

The Research Process |

Library of Congress

Classification System

AEAELLLALALBLBRR

AEAELLLALALBLBRR

1122

238238232723272328232850315031

1122

238238232723272328232850315031

.B37.B37

.C32.C32

.C554.C554

.C56.C56

.C63.C63

.B37.B37

.C32.C32

.C554.C554

.C56.C56

.C63.C63

First,First,AlphabeticalAlphabetical

First,First,AlphabeticalAlphabetical

Second,Second,NumericalNumericalSecond,Second,

NumericalNumericalThird, Third,

DecimalDecimalThird, Third,

DecimalDecimal

Arrange these Library of Congress Call Numbers for books in the correct order

• PE 31 .M351

• P 90 .H83

• PE 31 .M67

• PE 25 .E685

• TL 873 .F3

• 1. P 90 .H83

• 2. PE 25 .E685

• 3. PE 31 .M351

• 4. PE 31 .M67

• 5. TL 873 .F3

Let’s Tour the Library

-Look for the library rules.

-Don’t forget your call number.

What are the Library’s Rules?

Available for Research Assistance at the Reference Desk.

Available for Research Consultation by appointment.

Assistance by phone: 972-238-6082

Assistance by e-mail: richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu

Available for Research Assistance at the Reference Desk.

Available for Research Consultation by appointment.

Assistance by phone: 972-238-6082

Assistance by e-mail: richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu

Reference Librarians |