Prof. Baker’s ECED 4073 Course

Overview

Several databases contain articles and other materials pertinent to language, literacy and development. Here are the best in order of relevance to education:

Education Databases

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse): Comprehensive database for all aspects of education, including second language acquisition.

TIP: ERIC contains many materials that are not articles, called ERIC Documents. Sometimes professors prefer students not use ERIC Documents. To remove ERIC documents, go to the Advanced Search screen and use the Journal or Document limiter.

Professional Development Collection. Contains approximately 500 journals pertaining to education, 300 Peer Reviewed.

TIP: This database covers a smaller set of materials than ERIC, but it is useful if an assignment requires only one or two journal articles. The limiters and Update Results screen contain a limiter for scholarly journals.

Search Strategies
Here’s just a quick review of those funky little symbols we discussed in class to make your searching more relevant…

” ” are used for phrase searching. Thus, if you are looking for articles about language acquisition in order to get that phrase type “language acquisition”.

OR is used to find similar terms and to expand your search so… If you were looking for articles about toddlers you might also be looking for article about children so you would type toddlers or children into your search string.

* is used to truncate words. Meaning, if you’re looking for articles about children you might also be looking for articles about child, childs, childrens, etc. so if you typed child* it would search for all those word endings.

More Useful Databases

PsycInfo. Contains articles and other materials on all aspects of psychology. Functions for psychology as ERIC does for education.

SocIndex. Contains articles from scholarly and popular journals pertaining to sociology.

TIP: You may search several Ebsco databases at once. After choosing a database, click on Choose Databases, next to the name of the database, above the search box. All EBSCO databases will appear. Check all you wish to search.

Watch THIS VIDEO for a demonstration

Book Catalogs

Books are useful for finding in depth treatment of a topic. Consult the following catalogs to find books inside and outside the library.

UCO Library Catalog. Searches for all the materials held at Chambers Library.

WorldCat. Searches 54,000 library catalogs worldwide. Use for interlibrary pertinent materials from other libraries.

Some Subject Headings you might wish to consult in terms of language and literacy development are:

Language acquisition

Language acquisition–Age factors

Children–Language

Is it scholarly?

If you ever have a question about whether an article is scholarly/peer-reviewed/referred, you can check the article’s journal via a database called Ulrich’s Periodical Directory.

The periodical’s record will inform you whether you’re looking at a trade publication, a referred journal, or a consumer periodical.

Article Example 1

Article Example 2

Need Help?

Please contact us using the ASK US! page on the website. There you can learn how to chat, text or call us during normal library hours or email us after hours.

Prof. Wasson’s ECED 5153 Course

Hello,

Now, most of you might have had library instruction before and have got that searching part down pat, so let’s look at that identifying part…

What makes a journal/journal article scholarly?

First, just a simple tip– scholarly/academic/peer-reviewed/referred all mean the same thing.

According to our library glossary:

Peer-reviewed means “articles reviewed and critiqued by noted experts (”peers”) in the same discipline; sometimes called ‘refereed’”library.ucok.edu/sp/glossary/index.html

Thus when you’re taking a look at an article from Time or Scientific American, you’re not looking at scholarly articles.  Instead, you’re looking at something called “popular literature” or news that is written for the general public about scholarly and or scientific studies, etc.

Identifying scholarly versus non scholarly literature:

If you ever have a question about whether an article is scholarly/peer-reviewed/referred, you can check the article’s journal via a database called Ulrich’s Periodical Directory.

The periodical’s record will inform you whether you’re looking at a trade publication, a referred journal, or a consumer periodical.

Tracing back to the Original Scientifc Study

Sometimes, you might see an article on CNN.com, or a blurb in the New York Times about a topic you’re very interested in terms of your studies.  If so, you can always trace back to the original scientific study for your own research.

Take for example this article– Good Moods Prevent Colds

While the article itself on Sciencenews.org might not be a source you can use for your paper.  The article does prevent itself many clues, allowing you to trace back to the original study.

Note that the journal name and one of the study’s authors’ names is mentioned.  Perfect!

If you know the journal name, all you would have to do is visit our library homepageand click on the “Journal Titles” tab on the far right-hand side of the website.  Once clicked, you can enter the journal’s name to find our holdings (print and/or electronic), etc.

From there, you can find the original study.  A definite peer-reviewed source perfect for your research and paper!

Ok, well that’s about that.  Remember, if you have any questions, you can always contact us at the Reference desk via email, phone (405-974-2878), chat, or text!

See you around the library!

 Amanda Lemon

P.S. For those of you looking for something from my PowerPoint!

ECED5512 Professionalism and Advocacy in Early Childhood

State Resources

Find your state and federal legislators and contact information

Oklahoma Legislature > Find your legislator

Keep up with current Oklahoma early childhood issues 

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA)> Policy and Legislation

Current Oklahoma legislation related to related to children and education

Oklahoma State Department of Education > Legislation and Banners

Oklahoma Legislature > Status of Measures > Subject > Education OR Children > Follow A Specific Bill

Oklahoma Legislature > Status of Measures > Personal Bill Tracking > Full Text of Specific Bills (You must have the bill number)

Oklahoma Legislature > Text of Measures > Floor Version (printed bill) > select your bill number

Federal Government Resources

USA.Gov (all things government related)

Thomas (legislative information) Follow Current Legislative Activities

Thomas > Current Activity

What your representative is doing

Thomas > Browse Bills By Sponsor > Select a Representative > H number

What your senator is doing

Thomas> Browse Bills By Sponsor > Select a Senator > S number

U.S. Department of Education (Education Agency Policy and Regulations)

ECED5232 Affirming Diversity – Dr. Wetsel

Hello Students,

I hope you found today’s session useful.  I enjoyed working with you and Dr. Wetsel. Good luck with your research.

The website I mentioned for trying to find the cheapest prices for textbooks is http://isbn.nu/.

Find Articles

The following are some recommeded databases for your search. You are not limited to these databases.  If you need to try a different area just select Find Articles (Databases) > Choose a Topic. The databases mentioned in class can be found by going to Find Articles (Databases) > Choose a Topic > Family & Child Development.  Remember to select the advanced search and the peer reviewed or refereed option when possible.

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) - education articles, documents, lesson plans, technical reports, reviews
Professional Developement Collection - Education articles and phamplets
PsychInfo – psychology articles, citations for books, book chapters, dissertations and technical reports
SocIndex - sociology articles

Is My article from a Peer Reviewed or Refereed Journal?

Find Articles (Databases) > Ulrichs Periodicals Directory
Use Ulrich’s to check publication type.  Be sure to type in the JOURNAL name not the article title.

Find Websites

Limit your searches to domains such as .gov, .edu or .org using site:
Example “african americans” site: edu

Use librarian reviewed websites such as Librarians Internet Index or Internet Public Library

Find Books

UCO Library Catalog – Search for materials located in our library

WorldCat – Search for materials from libraries all over the World

RSS

Here’s a short video about RSS that we briefly discussed in class.

 

Citation Creators:

KnightCite
Son of Citation Machine
Microsoft Word 2007 – Create your bibliography using the References tab.

WARNING!!! These are not 100% accurate. Always compare results with the APA manual. A copy is available at reference desk for in library use. The circulation department also has a limited number of copies available for in library use and checkout.

Writing Tips and Citation Information:

Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue

ECED5512 Professionalism & Advocacy in Early Childhood – Wetsel

Hello students,

I enjoyed our session last night. I have added the information about how to find the full text of state legislative bills.

State Resources

Find your state and federal legislators and contact information

Oklahoma Legislature > Find your legislator

Keep up with current Oklahoma early childhood issues

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA)> Policy and Legislation

Current Oklahoma legislation related to related to children and education

Oklahoma State Department of Education > Legislation

Oklahoma Legislature > Status of Measures > Subject > EducationFollow A Specific Bill

Oklahoma Legislature > Status of Measures > Personal Bill TrackingFull Text of Specific Bills (You must have the bill number)

Oklahoma Legislature > Text of Measures > Floor Version (printed bill) > select your bill number


Federal Government ResourcesUSA.Gov (all things government related)Thomas (legislative information) Follow Current Legislative Activities

Thomas > Current Activity What your representative is doing
Thomas > Browse Bills By Sponsor > Select a Representative > H number
What your senator is doing
Thomas> Browse Bills By Sponsor > Select a Senator > S number

U.S. Department of Education (Education Agency Policy and Regulations)
Learn more about using UCO Library Resources

UCO Chambers Library Tutorial This free online tutorial covers information sources, searching strategies, how to find books, how to find articles and citations and plagariasm. If you are interested in learning more, you can use this tutorial at your own pace.

APA Style

APA Handout This is copy of the handout given in class.The OWL at Purdue (Online Writing Lab) This website offers more examples of writing and citing in APA style.

KnightCite This website will help you format your reference page. Be sure to select APA style on the left side. May not be 100% accurate. Always check your APA manual. Son of Citation Machine This is another website to help you format your reference page. Again, be sure to select APA style on the left side. May not be 100% accurate. Always check your APA manual.If you need further assistance please visit us at the Reference Desk or contact us through our Ask Us! link on the library homepage.

ECED 5232 Affirming Diversity – Dr. Wetsel ( Tuesday, July 3)

Hello Students,

 

I have posted the exhaustive class presentation followed by some additional tidbits of information that may be useful in your pursuits. Enjoy the holiday.

 

 

 

Internet Searching:

Limit your searches to domains such as .gov, .edu or .org using site:
Example “chinese americans” site: edu

Check other links to a particular website using link:

Example link:library.ucok.edu/

 

Use librarian reviewed websites such as Librarians Internet Index or Internet Public Library

Library Handouts:

The Basics

APA Style

Citation Creators:

KnightCite

Son of Citation Machine

WARNING!!! These are not 100% accurate. Always compare results with the APA manual. A copy is available at reference desk for in library use. The circulation department also has a limited number of copies available for in library use and checkout.

Writing Tips and Citation Information:

 

Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue

Please remember, if you need help or have a question for another class, please feel free to chat with us (chat box is on our MySpace profile), call us (405-974-2878), email us, or stop by the reference desk. We’re here to help!

Thank you,

Tonya Holt

Reference & Instruction Librarian