Searchpath

Table of Contents

Module 1 Module 1: Starting Smart Module 4 Module 4: Finding Articles
Module 2 Module 2: Choosing a Topic Module 5 Module 5: Using the Web
Module 3 Module 3: Using the Library Catalog Module 6 Module 6: Citing Sources
Appendices & Documentation

Module 1 Module 1: Starting Smart

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources

Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"


Module 2 Module 2: Choosing a Topic

Introduction - skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching

Types of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"

Module 3 Module 3: Using the Library Catalog

Introduction - skills to be learned
Where's the Library Catalog
About the Library Catalog
Library Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in the Library Catalog
Boolean Keyword Search
Practice Searching
Subject Heading Searching in the Library Catalog
Course Reserve Search
Where to Find a Book or Journal
Checking Out a Book
Your Library Account
End of "Using the Library Catalog"

Module 4 Module 4: Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals

Why Use an (Online Database) Article Index?
What Will an Article Index Do?
Two Types of Online Databases - General Indexes
Two Types of Online Databases - Subject Indexes
Where do I Find Indexes?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)

Practice Searching an Index
Finding Journals in the Library

Practice Searching
What Next?
Practice Searching the Library Catalog
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"

Module 5Module 5: Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to be learned
About the Web

To Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Internet
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Internet Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Internet"

Module 6Module 6: Citing Sources

Contents

Introduction - skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Plagiarism
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism

Parts of a Citation

Citing Your Sources (style guides)
Plagiarism? It's Your Call (examples of plagiarism)
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath

Appendices & Documentation

Terms (glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
yourSearchpath
Directory Description

Module choice Help Exit