Finding Information Using Library Resources for ENG 102

Ning Zou :: Reference & Instruction Librarian

Outline

You need to find at least 6 sources for your research paper

• Two sources from the textbook• Two scholarly sources• One book• One internet source

My job today is to help you learn• How to find books using eQuest – library online

catalog• How to find journal articles using library

databases • How to evaluate web site

Need a book? eQuest

• eQuest – Library’s online catalog– Books– Government documents– Videos

Library’s tutorial on How to find books [http://www.library.eku.edu/tutorials]

How to Get to eQuest

• From the library’s homepage [http://www.library.eku.edu/], click Find Books

• Use the Guided Keyword Search

Let’s Play with eQuest

It’s your turn. Hurry up, only 10 minutes left!

Need Articles? Library Databases

• Academic Search Premier• Opposing Viewpoints • CQ Researcher

Library’s tutorial on How to use Academic Search Premier [http://www.library.eku.edu/tutorials]

How to Get to Academic Search Premier?

• First, go to Library Homepage Find Articles

• Second, click on Academic Search Premier

How to Get to Opposing Viewpoints?

• First, go to Library Homepage Find Articles

• Second, click on Opposing Viewpoints

How to Get to CQ Researcher?

• First, go to Library Homepage Find Articles

• Second, click on CQ Researcher

It’s Time to Play

• Use your work sheet• Think about synonyms • Share your worksheet with your peer• Manage your time effectively since

we only have about 30 minutes left

Need Sources from the Web? Evaluate It First

• Web Site Evaluation Criteria– See handout

• Find Quality Websites– Librarians’ Internet Index [http://lii.org/]

Play Time – Evaluating Web Site

• Let’s take a look at this website

http://www.malepregnancy.com/

Need More Time Find Articles?

• Printing is FREE in this room• I am here to help

Getting Help

• Reference desk– One on one help with your assignment,

research paper, and any reference questions• By appointment

– Call me @859.622.3052– Email me @ning.zou@eku.edu

• IMing us– Screen name: ekulibraries

• Email us – http://www.library.eku.edu/askalibrarian/reque

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Thank You for Your Participation

• Good Luck• See you in the library soon