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Some Research Basics: Descriptions and Objectives
Library of Congress (LC) Classification (10 min)
Description: A quick introduction to the main classification system used to organize materials in USM Libraries and information on how to use the system to locate materials in the USM libraries.
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should know:
- That the LC Classification System is used to organize materials by subject in USM Libraries
- How to find materials in USM Libraries using assigned call numbers
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Primary vs Secondary Sources (10 min)
Description:
A quick overview of the differences between primary and secondary sources (handout included).
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should be able to:
- List 2-3 types of primary and secondary sources
- Articulate the value of a primary source
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Scholarly vs Popular (10 min)
Description: A quick overview of the difference between scholarly and popular sources (handout included).
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should be able to:
- List 2-3 scholarly and popular sources
- List 3 differences between scholary and popular sources
- Articulate the value of a scholarly source
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Evaluating Sources (10 min)
Description: A quick overview of items to consider when selecting and using an information source.
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should be able to:
- List at least 3 items used to determine the suitability of a source
- Articulate the value of evaluating a resource before choosing to use it
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Citing Sources (varies - consult with librarian)
Description: This session is a quick introduction to one of the major styles (mla, apa or turabian) of in-text and reference citations and showing students how to access the library's online resources for more info and practice.
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Some possible objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should know:
- What an in-text citation is and 1-2 ways to cite in-text
- What constitutes plagiarism
- The possible consequences of plagarizing
- What a 'reference list' or 'works cited' page is and its relationship to reference or works cited list
- Where to obtain on the library web page information for formatting a paper in a APA or MLA style
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Avoiding Plagiarism (varies - consult with librarian)
Description: An overview of what constitutes plagiarism and the possible consequences of plagiarizing.
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, students should be able to:
- Define plagiarism
- Define what an in-text citation is
- Define what a 'reference list' or 'works cited' page is
- Identify instances of plagiarized material
- Articulate the consequences of plagiarizing
- How to access on the library web page further citation/plagiarism information
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