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Browsing the Online Catalog (p. 28)

There are many places in a library to start searching for a good topic. You can browse the online catalog, search online databases, use the references to locate good journal articles, and, of course, ask the reference librarian for advice on where to start. Now is a good time to create and start using your research log. In your research log you can keep notes and ideas as you search for a possible topic. As you search, you may find sources that you will want to locate again if you decide to write about this topic. When you find possible sources, note in your research log how to locate the sources again. If you found them by searching the online catalog or databases, note the keywords that helped you identify the source or sources.

1 . Find at least one source for your research using the online catalog. What key words helped you find the source? What other keywords were listed when you found the source? (Remember to enter these into your research log.)

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

2 . Ask your reference librarian to recommend at least one online database to search for sources about your topic. What are some good databases for you to use? (Remember to record this in your research log.)

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

3 . Did you use at least one online database to search for sources? What results did you get? Are the sources good ones? Why? (Note these results in your research log.)

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

4 . Find a reference to help you locate background information on a possible topic for your research project. (e.g. Periodical index, encyclopaedia, biographical index, bibliographic index, discipline-specific reference)

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

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