Educational Psychology 100 Library Workshops
Fall 2004Getting Started
Library Schedule and Room Numbers
Find a Book ~Assignment for Session I
Upcoming Library Tours
Session I -- Types of Library Research Resources
Think Describe the source: What does a research source look like?
(Green Worksheet "Types of Materials")What is the difference between a book, journal, magazine, etc?
Pink Source Chart*
Work Pretend you are writing a paper on September 11. What type of resources would you use and why? Write down the type of source (book, website, scholalry article) and one reason why you would use it. Turn this in before the end of today's workshop.
Session II
Think Driving a Car: Using Keywords to navigate the databases Topics & Keywords *Pink Source Chart (Filled-in)
Work Use PantherCat to locate a book on your topic (Careers or Presidents). Bring this book with you to your next library visit. Keyword Examples:
nursing and careers
"criminal justice" and careers
Session III
Think Would you use this source? Abstract Evaluation Who is the Authority? Web Evaluation
Evaluation Examples used in-class
Meggs' "Education" (from Academic Search Elite) Occupational Outlook Handbook Careers in Graphic Design (WWW)