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SMART STARTExploring Computer Engineering Resources
I AM . . .
Melanie ParletteLRC Program Liaison for School of Engineering and Information [email protected]
TODAY we will…• Locate key sections of the LRC’s website• Perform a basic search of LRC resources, narrow our
search and create a list of relevant results• Locate the tools available to assist with organizing citations
and using correct style
Off-Campus Access PIN NUMBERS - You can use your PIN to:• Access resources from Off-Campus• Renew a book, place a hold• Review your account
Let’s Explore!
Let’s Explore!
LIBRARY as a GATEWAY• The LRC is a gateway to a variety of quality resources for your
College studies
ONLINE DATABASES andLibrary Discovery
Individual Databases• Databases are usually
organized by major subject i.e. nursing, business, etc
• Benefit: use advanced search tools to find millions of trustworthy, subject-specific resources Detriment: you have to choose and search multiple databases
Discovery Search
• Searches majority of LRC’s databases all at once
• Benefit: you just search—simple and convenient
• Detriment: You don’t get the specific treatment and advanced search capabilities of individual databases.
Today’s Research Topic is….
•Is there a relationship Facebook use and academic performance?
Finding A Source to Answer Your Question• Where do we begin?
• Google• Wikipedia• Other suggestions…
LIBRARY as a GATEWAYFacebook
Academic Performance
Grade Point Average
Information Technology
Grades
Social Media
Education
Searching
Tips:•Select “Full Text”•Narrow by Date•Determine appropriate source type•Consider narrowing by subject
Citing our SourcesIt's important to cite sources you used in your research for several reasons:
•To show your reader you've done proper research by listing sources you
used to get your information
•To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and
acknowledging their ideas
•To avoid plagiarism by quoting words and ideas used by other authors
•To allow your reader to track down the sources you used by citing them
accurately in your paper by way of footnotes, a bibliography or reference
list
Citing our Sources
IEEE Style (Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineers):
[#] R. Langer, "New Methods of Drug Delivery," Science, vol. 249, pp. 1527- 1533, SEP 28, 1990.
Citing our Sources
Citing in IEEE using Refworks
1. Use IEEE Communications Magazine Format2. Always confirm with
Conestoga College Writing Centre "IEEE Information"
Today We…
• Located key sections of the LRC’s website• Performed a basic search of LRC resources, narrowed our
search and created a list of relevant results• Located the tools available to assist with organizing
citations and using correct style
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