LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ENC 3250

INTRODUCTIONKatherine Ahnberg,Academic Services Librariankeahnberg@usf.edu

SESSION OBJECTIVESAfter this session, you will be able to:● Identify the location of the LibGuide for ENC 3250 on the USF Library web site● Perform a basic search in a guide database (ABI Inform Global)● Interpret a basic search result to identify an article citation, availability of full text,

and format● Distinguish between primary and secondary sources● Distinguish between scholarly vs. trade journal articles● Employ the CRAAP test to evaluate found sources● Identify 3 ways to contact a librarian to obtain additional assistance

THE USF LIBRARY WEB SITEDid you know there’s a library website just for your class?ENC 3250 Course Guide

1. Navigate to the USF Library website 2. Click on Guides3. Click “Course Guides A-Z”4. Locate ENC 3250

SEARCHING ABI INFORM/GLOBAL● Search by keyword● Interpreting search results for:

o Peer reviewo Full text availabilityo Resource format

● What kinds of sources would you expect to find?o Primary Sourceso Secondary Sourceso Scholarly Journals o Trade Journals

PRIMARY VS. SECONDARY SOURCESPrimary Data:

o statistics o government

documentso scientific

reportso blogs

Secondary Data:o biographies o literary criticism o analysis of clinical trialso essays

EVALUATING SOURCESThe CRAAP Test● Currency: When was the article published?● Relevancy: How much does it pertain to your topic?● Authority: Who is the author? What are their credentials? Is

there a bias?● Accuracy: Is it cited? Supported by evidence? ● Purpose: Is the author seeking to inform? Persuade? Sell

something?

HANDS-ON!1. Using ABI Inform, or one of the other databases

listed on the course guide, search for an article pertaining to your topic.

2. Select an article from your results list and keep it visible on your computer screen.

3. Invite your partner to evaluate the article using the worksheet

MLA CITATION STYLE● How many citations are required for your

recommendation report?

● Library’s MLA Guide:● http://lib.usf.edu● Click “Research Tools”● Select “MLA Style”

GETTING ADDITIONAL HELPTo get additional research assistance, use Ask a Librarian on the library homepage:● Phone● Chat● Request an appointment