Spark 001 (Avilla)

By the end of this session, you will be able to

• identify useful search tools for locating peer-reviewed journal literature.
• articulate key differences (advantages/disadvantages) of PsycInfo and Google Scholar.
• create a basic, but logical, search in a database.
• locate full-text of articles. (initially introduced in CatCourses Modules)
• access help from librarians.

Introduction (5 min.)

• inc. Review Questions
• Where do we go for information?  What information is available to you?

Activity - Database Comparison (25 min.)

• Database Comparison
• Debrief Activity
  • highlight most useful functionality
  • introduction to guide with comparison chart

Selected Search Strategies (20 min.)

• AND/OR
• Synonyms
• Phrase Searching
• Try in PsycArticles
• Review Access

Wrap-Up (10 min.)

• Contacting a Librarian
• Other Resources on the Guide
• True/False Questions
• Identify one new thing about our information environment that you didn't know before today?