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CHLS 104 Research Basics
Susan C. LuévanoCSULB
Ethnic Studies Librarian
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Did the US Congress recently pass
comprehensive immigration reform? A. Yes B. No C. Not sure
I-Clickers
Pre-Research - Selecting a Topic
Research databases (Pro & Con arguments) Opposing Viewpoints In Context CQ Researcher Latino American Experience
Break down your thesis statement by concept Develop research question(s) Use
Boolean operators Truncation
Select databases & other resources Academic Search Complete Ethnic NewsWatch
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Creating a Search Strategy
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Break down your topic by the most specific key
concepts in your statement.
Creating a Search Strategy
What are the most important keyword?
Gang injunctions do not necessarily improve public safety.
A) Gang injunctions AND public safety B) Mexican American gangs AND public safety C) Ethnic profiling AND gang injunctions
Identify the key concepts
Gang injunctions do not improve public safety. Do NOT insert phrases or sentences.
Your turn! Question 1
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Research Process Create a problem research statement Define the question
Ask why????
Gang injunctions do not necessarily improve public safety.
What research question(s) should be addressed?
Gang injunctions do not improve public safety. A) What is a gang injunction? B) Do gang injunctions improve public safety? C) Where have they been unsuccessful in improving
the community? D) Why have they failed or succeeded? E) All of the above
Having trouble creating research questions?
Use prompts Who What Where Why When
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Your turn! Question 2
Work time
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What are Boolean Operators? A. Computer commands used to organize
research databases B. Computer commands used to search multiple
databases at once. C. Computer commands used to create a
research strategy. D. Computer commands used in selected
databases to find full-text articles.
Techie Search Skill
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Boolean Operators
Creating a Search Strategy
Public safety
Gang injunctions do not improve public safety.
Gang injunctions
What is the truncation symbol that allows you
to search root words with any ending?
A. @ B. ( ) C. ? D. *
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Techie Search Skill
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Truncation
More results Plurals
Asterisk * Bilingual* Bilingually Bilingualism
Creating a Search Strategy
Create a research strategy using Boolean logic & truncation
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Your turn! Question 3
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Http://www.csulb.edu/library
1) Test or preliminary search for journal articles, books & more- NO WAY TO LIMIT TO MAGAZINE ARTICLES
2) Databases by topic/title – MAGAZINE LIMIT
Finding Articles
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Digital front door to library resources Does NOT replace structured databases Only looks at a selected slice of library
holdings
OneSearch@CSULB
Academic Search Complete
Interdisciplinary Lots of full-text Limit to magazines Not available ? Use
Ethnic NewsWatch Full-text Publications by and for ethnic groups including
Hispanics Limit to magazines
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Databases
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Search Strategies
Boolean Operators
Truncation
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Your turn!Questions 4 - 5
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Using databases off campus
Set up your Library Password
Your turn!Questions 6
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Step 1: Develop search
strategy using Key concepts Develop research questions Boolean operators Truncation
Step 2: Search databases Find concepts/keywords that work, repeat and revise Use database subject headings, when possible Select the best citations Use internal citation generators when sending information
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Review: research basics
Step 4: Evaluate resources -READ Step 5: Apply and use information
Synthesize information Write up the finding and conclusion Create your bibliography using correct citation style
Review: Research basics
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Still need a little help?
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CHLS LibGuide http://csulb.libguides.com/CHLS
In-person assistance Ask at the Reference Desk, 1st West Consultations
Susan Luévano Office hours: U Library, room 416, 4th floor Wednesday, 2:00 pm -4:30 pm [email protected]
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