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This document provides guidance on researching and writing an annotated bibliography for a political science course. It outlines steps for developing a research strategy such as starting with broad background reading before narrowing the topic, using subject specific databases, and keeping track of citations. The document also describes resources for finding books, articles, and other materials, including the library catalog, databases, interlibrary loan, and evaluating internet sources. Students are advised to develop a research question and use primary and secondary sources to critically evaluate and explain their topic.
Plsc 391
- 1. Annotated Bibliography & Research StrategiesPLSC 391Special Topic Human RightsProf. Traci Welch MoritzPublic Services Librarian/Assistant ProfessorHeterick Memorial Library
- 2. What today is all aboutTo get you startedAid in constructing research strategy for finding resources for annotated bibliographyFind resources in library catalog and databases availableEverything shown today is available at Research Guides for HONR 231
- 3. Research Guide for PLSC 391http://libguides.onu.edu/historiography
- 4. Writing an analytical research paperAsk a questionDO:Exploring the topicResearch the topicExplain the topicCritically evaluateUse primary and secondary resourcesDO NOT:Take a stanceBe persuasiveWorry about your definitive research question too soon
- 5. What do I do first?Take a look at your topic and identify key search terms, Ask a question.
- 6. Most databases now use an implied boolean logic search scheme so a keyword search will get you started.
- 7. Boolean logic is the use of AND, NOT, OR to narrow or expand your search
- 8. See Research Guide for PLSC 336.WHO CARES?
- 9. Research StrategyStart big doing background reading
- 10. Narrow your topic for a more focused product
- 11. Research narrowed topic using subject specificdatabases
- 12. Keep track of bibliographic citations to avoid trouble down the road.Ask a question
- 13. Annotated BibliographyAllows you to see what is out thereHelps you narrow your topic and discard any irrelevant materialsAids in developing the thesis Makes you a better scholar
- 14. Managing Information - RefWorksLicensed state-wide, access free to Ohio students for the rest of your life!See: http://0-www.refworks.com.polar.onu.edu/Write n’ Cite interfaces with MS WordExcellent TutorialsHelp available at Heterick Research Guide for PLSC 391 for instructions on how to get your free-for-a-life-time account
- 15. Bibliographic Citation Software REFWORKS
- 16. Internet ToolsGoogle and Wikipedia aren’t intrinsically evil, just use them for the correct purpose in your research.
- 17. Internet ToolsFIND INTERNET RESOURCESSubject portals:Librarians' Index to the Internet
- 18. WWW Virtual LibraryComprehensive search engines:Alta Vista
- 19. Ask.com
- 20. Excite
- 21. Scholar.Google
- 22. Hotbot
- 23. Lycos
- 25. Internet ToolsGoogle ScholarNote: If working offcampus please see the “google scholar” tab at the Research GuideONU buysFull-textdatabaseGoogle asksto link tocontentOhioLINKPermitsGoogle tolink to full-textRun Google ScholarSearchONU user sees licensed full-textarticles
- 26. Critically analyzing web sourcesWhat? is the page/site aboutWho? created and maintains this siteWhere? Is the information coming from Why? Is the information presented on the web When? Was the page created or last updatedHow? Accurate or credible is the pageUsed with permission by the library staff at Wisconsin
- 27. What do I do next?Use library resources to continue your background research.
- 29. Taggert Law LibraryONU is library cardUses Library of Congress classification systemOpen to all ONU undergradsBest to ask for help!
- 30. FIND A BOOK∞POLARLooks in several locations (usually subject, article title, abstracts or contents)
- 31. Does not require an exact match
- 32. Generates comparatively large number of hits (not precise)
- 33. Good if you are not familiar with terminology
- 34. Look for the same or similar words which keep appearing KEYWORD
- 35. FIND A BOOK∞POLARClick on the “Find Similar Items” link found on each item recordLooks in one place – subject
- 36. Usually requires an exact match between your term and a pre-set list of terms
- 37. Precise
- 38. Can be used after keyword search has identified specific subjectsSUBJECT
- 40. Find a Book∞OhioLinkMaterials owned by all Ohio colleges, universities, several public librariesCa. 10 million itemsLink from POLAR permits you to submit requests. Available from Heterick home pageMost requests arrive in 2-3 working daysNo charge Limited to 100 items at a timeMAY RENEW UP TO 4 TIMES
- 41. What do I do next?Use databases to find articles based on your search strategy
- 42. Research Tools∞DatabasesOften tools for locating journal and newspaper articlesMost are subject-specific – some multi-disciplinaryMany give access to full text of articlesHeterick has over 250
- 43. Research Tools∞DatabasesOver 20,000 journals indexed, most are full textDivided by subject area offered at ONUBegin with a general database, Academic Search CompleteJSTOR
- 44. Research Tools∞DatabasesPeriodical means the same as MagazineUsually magazines are more “popular” JournalsScholarly or ProfessionalPeer reviewedSee Research Guide for PLSC 391 for this and other Handouts
- 45. Primary v. SecondaryIn the humanities, a primary source could be defined as something that was created either during the time period being studied or afterward by individuals reflecting on their involvement in the events of that time.Secondary Sources analyze or interpret an historical event or artistic work. Secondary sources often base their theories and arguments on the direct evidence found in primary sources. A secondary work for a subject is one that discusses the subject but is written after the time contemporary with it.Primary Sources: Definitions. Lafayette College Libraries & Academic Information Resources. <http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~library/guides/primarysources/definitions.html> Accessed August 8, 2007. Secondary Sources defined. Ellen George. University of British Columbia Library http://toby.library.ubc.ca/webpage/webpage.cfm?id=579#footnotes1>.Access August 8, 2007
- 46. Research Tools∞DatabasesAcademic Search CompleteJSTORPAISSocial Sciences Citation IndexLexis-Nexis AcademicWorldwide Political Science AbstractsInternational Political Science Abstracts
- 47. General DatabaseAcademic Search CompleteScholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
- 48. General DatabaseJSTORScholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
- 49. PAIS
- 50. Social Sciences Citation Index
- 52. Newspapers at Heterick Ada HeraldAkron Beacon JournalThe Blade -- ToledoChicago TribuneChronicle of Higher EducationCincinnati EnquirerColumbus DispatchCourier -- FindlayCourier Journal -- LouisvilleDayton Daily NewsKenton TimesLima NewsLos Angeles TimesNew York TimesPlain Dealer -- ClevelandWall Street JournalWashington PostUntil microform arrives30 days30 days30 daysUntil microform arrives30 days30 days30 days30 days30 days30 days30 days30 daysUntil microform arrives30 daysUntil microform arrives30 daysWall Street JournalHistorical New York TimesNewspaper databases at HML
- 54. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Use when you need a book or article that is not available online, not owned by ONU or available via OhioLINKNo charge/ limit on requestsMost requests take 5-7 days to fillUse ILL form on library web pages.
- 55. QUESTIONS?Ask at the Reference DeskPhone the Reference Desk – 2185Contact us by E-mail [email protected] Chat Help feature or the IMIM feature