Spark 1 (Toconis)

Wondering how to access, locate, and use information sources?  This guide will provide information to support your research endeavors.

• Visit the library's website for additional information including access to our full database listing.

GOAL: Address your research question and your informations need with appropriate resources, for your Wikipedia contribution and upcoming course projects. 

After today's session you will be able to …

• formulate a research question from a topic or interests
• identify information gaps in a Wikipedia article
• locate relevant sources that meet  your research needs, using suitable search strategies and keywords
• prepare for our upcoming Wikipedia editing session.

Part I: Wikipedia (15 - 20 min.)

• feedback on module
• Wikipedia article classifications
• information gaps in Wikipedia articles (Jamboard activity & discussion)

Part II: Keywords, Search Strategies & Databases (40 min.)

• reviewing assignment questions to identify possible keywords to research your topic
• Brief Search Tool Demos #1 (UC Library Search & Academic Search Complete)
• Brief Search Tool Demos #2 (LION & Google Scholar) 

Part III: Wrap-Up & Feedback (10 min.)

• preparation for Session 2
• questions