Spark 001 - The Art of Attention (Varnot)

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

• identify keywords from your research question (and generate more).
• use basic search strategies adapted for Google Scholar & library databases.
• use database functionality to refine searches and keep track of sources.

Outline

Welcome (5 min.)

Part I: (15 min.)

• Generating Keywords from Research Questions
• Using Google Scholar; Google Scholar Demo

Part II: (15 min.)

• Search Time: Google Scholar
• Locate a potential resource

Part III: (15 min.)

• Search Strategies for Library Databases AND/OR
• Using U.S. Major Dailies; U.S. Major Dailies Demo

Part IV: (15 min.)

• Search Time: U.S. Major Dailies
• Locate a potential resource

Part V: (15 min.)

• Debrief our search experience.
• Other database options.
• Respond to questions.

Conclude (5 min.)

• Research Help
• Exit Slip