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Table
of Contents
Introduction
Introduction to Searchpath
Choice Page (choose Sections)
Section 1:
Starting Smart
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting
Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz
Section 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
Using Keyword Searching
Types
of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz
Section 3:
Using LUCIA
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Where's LUCIA
About LUCIA
LUCIA Book Record
Ways to Search in LUCIA
Quick Search
Advanced Search
Practice Searching
Finding a Book by Its Title
Finding a Book by Author
Journal Title Search
Subject Searching in LUCIA
Course Reserve Search
Where to Find Library Materials
Checking Out
Your Library Account
End of "Using LUCIA"
Quiz
Section 4:
Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular
Magazines or Scholarly Journals
Why Use an Article Index?
What Will an Article Index
Do?
Two Types of Indexes - General
Indexes
Two Types of Indexes - Subject
Indexes
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Practice Searching an Index
What Next?
Practice Searching LUCIA
What if LUCIA Doesn't Include the Journal I Want?
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
Section
5: Using the Web
Introduction
- Skills to be learned
About the Web
To
Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
Section
6: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style
guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call
(examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And
Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath
The Quiz
Appendices
& Documentation
Terms
(glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Sections of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
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