Tuesday, February 21, 2012

2/21/2012 Assigment

Neset Furkan Akbas
Finding Resources
·         Scholarly articles are more reliable sources then other articles and journals because they always have citations, bibliography, author`s name and credentials, specialized language,often report on original researches, and processed after peer review. So that, these are well-organized articles.
·         For searching articles on libraries web site follow these steps;
1.       Go to the webpage of library,  (lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library)
2.       Click on the Articles and databases tab located in the Library Search box.
3.       Think about your topic are, then search by keyword(s).
4.       You may want to select specific databases because it will help you finding your need easly.
·         There is also an option that we can use articles electronically which means you can also read and research your resources by this website with PDF, HTML or Full Text link if it`s available.
·         Always write down your citation information for not doing plagiarism.
·         There is also Journal and newspaper availability in our library. Type in your topic to Library Search box, click on the Journal and Newspaper Titles link on the Library home page. ( Use keywords for this feature.)
·         If your journal or articles you need is not listed you can use following options;
1.       Use the Find•It! interlibrary loan link by clicking on “Go” to request the item.
2.       You may also use the Interlibrary Loan link on the library’s homepage.
3.       Complete the information on the form.
4.       You may request electronic delivery.
5.       Print copies are picked at the Circulation Desk on 1st  Floor West.
6.       Most articles arrive within 3-7 days.
7.       Check status of items at the Circulation Desk or call • (320) 308-3083.
·         Location in Miller Center
1-     Current Periodicals (1st Floor West)
Alphabetical by title
Most titles have 2 years on the shelf.
2-     Bound (Basement West)
Alphabetical by title
Right side of the floor, second aisle.
3-     Microfiche (1st Floor West, gray cabinets)
Alphabetical by title
Starts on furthest cabinet to the right.
4-     Microfilm (1st Floor West, gray cabinets)
Alphabetical by title
Located in cabinets by microfiche.
5-     Electronic Holdings
Use the Find•It! button when available.
Differences between Scholarly Journal& Popular Magazine Articles
1-      Scholarly journals has always longer articles then popular.
2-      Coverage in Scholarly journals are specialized, research topics but Popular magazines have current events , general interests.
3-      Audience of Scholarly are Scholarly readers such as proffesors, researchers, or studets and Popular magazine readers are general public.
4-      Scholarly Journals illustrations that support the text, such as tables of statistics, graphs, maps, or photographs . Popular Magazines  illustrated with glossy or color photographs.
5-      For the Scholarly there is always a bibliography and/or footnotes provided to document research thoroughly, but for the popular magazines there are few or no references or notes, although reports or studies may be mentioned in the text.
For Internet resources you can use; “http://research.stcloudstate.edu/page.phtml?page_id=577

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