Writing 116 (Toconis)

By the end of our library session, you will be able to ...

• accurately distinguish between original research articles and literature reviews.
• select & explore additional databases for your research.
• use known item searching strategies to locate additional literature.
• locate grant information for the sciences.
• know how to contact a librarian for research assistance.

Getting Started (5 min.)

• outcomes

Original Research Articles vs. Literature Reviews (10 min.)

• What strategies do you use?
• Review three articles briefly.

Expanding Search Option (30 min.)

• What databases have you used?
• Offer other options; brief demos
• Time to Search
  • identify an article title

Known Item Search (15 min.)

• Show alternate strategy (Cited By)

Locate Grants (20 min.)

• Show two strategies.
• Time to Search
  • brief exploration

Wrap-Up (5-7 min.)

• Contact a librarian
• Your feedback