Prof. Chavis’ ENG 1113 Classes

Hello everyone!

Here is a brief recap of our class today.

The Basics Handout: http://library.uco.edu/instruction/basics2009.pdf

The MLA Handout: http://library.uco.edu/instruction/basics2009.pdf

When searching for articles–

Use the Find Articles (Databases) link on the left hand side of the library’s homepage.

From there, limit the databases by using the drop down box in the far right hand corner.

When searching for results in the databases, remember to use your Boolean operators—and, or, not.

You might consider the database Academic Search Premier to start your searches but remember there are 100s of other databases with good information!

Now, when searching for books concerning your topics—

Once again, visit the library’s homepage then click on the Find Books (UCO Catalog) link on the left hand side.

Once inside the catalog, use the same principles you used in the databases for searching— or, not, etc.

The ONE exception—when doing a truncated search in the catalog use a ? at the end of the word instead of an *

Example:

Truncated search in Academic Search Premier (a database)—drug* (for singular drug and plural drugs)

Truncated search in the UCO Catalog—game?

Interlibrary Loan

Need something that the library doesn’t own? Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)!

First, if you haven’t already… Sign up for Interlibrary Loan by clicking here.

Secondly, filling out an ILL request is as simple as mud.

In the databases, when an article is not linked to or available for a particular citation, there will be a “Request this item through Interlibrary Loan” link. By simply clicking on this link and logging in, the fields to the article will automatically be filled.

When requesting a book through ILL, use a catalog such as WorldCat.

Search through WorldCat by title, author, or keyword. Once you have found a title that peaks your interest and it doesn’t appear available within our catalog. Click on the “Interlibrary Loan” link inside that book’s record in WorldCat and, once again, all fields will automatically fill themselves out.

I hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask us for help with any of your research needs. Again, you can visit us on the first floor, call us (405-974-2878), email us, text or even chat with us.

See you around the library!
Amanda

Prof. McConathy’s ENG 1113 Course

Hello everyone!

Here is a brief recap of our class today.

The Basics Handout: http://library.ucok.edu/instruction/basics.pdf

The MLA Handout: http://library.ucok.edu/instruction/MLA.pdf

When searching for articles–

Use the Find Articles (Databases) link on the left hand side of the library’s homepage.

From there, limit the databases by using the drop down box in the far right hand corner.

When searching for results in the databases, remember to use your Boolean operators—and, or, not.

Some databases to consider for your paper:

Opposing Viewpoints (6 concurrent users): Opposing Viewpoints is a source for information on social issues. Sections include viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.

CQ Researcher Global: Each CQ Researcher report offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. Each report includes a background and chronology; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.

Now, when searching for books concerning your topics—

Once again, visit the library’s homepage then click on the Find Books (UCO Catalog) link on the left hand side.

Once inside the catalog, use the same principles you used in the databases for searching— or, not, etc.

The ONE exception—when doing a truncated search in the catalog use a ? at the end of the word instead of an *

Interlibrary Loan

Need something that the library doesn’t own? Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)!

First, if you haven’t already… Sign up for Interlibrary Loan by clicking here.

Secondly, filling out an ILL request is as simple as mud.

In the databases, when an article is not linked to or available for a particular citation, there will be a “Request this item through Interlibrary Loan” link. By simply clicking on this link and logging in, the fields to the article will automatically be filled.

When requesting a book through ILL, use a catalog such as WorldCat.

Search through WorldCat by title, author, or keyword. Once you have found a title that peaks your interest and it doesn’t appear available within our catalog. Click on the “Interlibrary Loan” link inside that book’s record in WorldCat and, once again, all fields will automatically fill themselves out.

I hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask us for help with any of your research needs. Again, you can visit us on the first floor, call us (405-974-2878), email us, text or even chat with us.

Have a great day!
Amanda >^..^<

Prof. Chavis’ ENG 1113 Courses

Hello everyone!

Here is a brief recap of our class today.

The Basics Handout: http://library.ucok.edu/instruction/basics.pdf

The MLA Handout: http://library.ucok.edu/instruction/MLA.pdf

When searching for articles–

Use the Find Articles (Databases) link on the left hand side of the library’s homepage.

From there, limit the databases by using the drop down box in the far right hand corner.

When searching for results in the databases, remember to use your Boolean operators—and, or, not.

Sample search that we did inside Academic Search Premier–

violence and (video game* or computer game*)

Now, when searching for books concerning your topics—

Once again, visit the library’s homepage then click on the Find Books (UCO Catalog) link on the left hand side.

Once inside the catalog, use the same principles you used in the databases for searching— or, not, etc.

The ONE exception—when doing a truncated search in the catalog use a ? at the end of the word instead of an *

Example:

Truncated search in Academic Search Premier (a database)—game*

Truncated search in the UCO Catalog—game?

Interlibrary Loan

Need something that the library doesn’t own? Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)!

First, if you haven’t already… Sign up for Interlibrary Loan by clicking here.

Secondly, filling out an ILL request is as simple as mud.

In the databases, when an article is not linked to or available for a particular citation, there will be a “Request this item through Interlibrary Loan” link. By simply clicking on this link and logging in, the fields to the article will automatically be filled.

When requesting a book through ILL, use a catalog such as WorldCat.

Search through WorldCat by title, author, or keyword. Once you have found a title that peaks your interest and it doesn’t appear available within our catalog. Click on the “Interlibrary Loan” link inside that book’s record in WorldCat and, once again, all fields will automatically fill themselves out.

I hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask us for help with any of your research needs. Again, you can visit us on the first floor, call us (405-974-2878), email us, text or even chat with us.

Have a great day!
Amanda >^..^<

ENG1113 English Grammar and Composition – Craddock

Hello Students,

I hope you found today’s session useful and informative. Good luck with your paper.

Tonya L Holt

A note from your professor – Come to class on Tuesday, September 23 with two typed drafts of the introduction and the first three sections of your analysis paper ready for peer editing.  Read number 16 on the class syllabus for more information about peer editing sessions.

Databases

Find Articles (Databases) > Choose a Subject > Current Events >>>>

Opposing Viewpoints – 4 concurrent user limit.  This is a great place to start your research for background information. You will find pros and cons of higher and lower drinking ages, drunk driving and a summary of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984.  You can click on the link for “driving while intoxicated” but a more efficient search would by to type drinking age into the search box and select the “keyword” option.  Look at those articles and remember to click on the different tabs at the top of the page for more information.  Be sure to check out the link on the left for the Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984

CQ Researcher -  Try typing keywords in the search box such as drunk driving or drinking age.

Academic Search Premier – Select Boolean Phrase button.  Try typing keywords related to your topic such as:
drinking age and (driv* or accident* or fatal*)
drinking age and (law* or legislat*)

Reference Books

Statistical Abstract of the United States The most comprehensive collection of U. S. statistics in one source.  (Available online and in print) Ref Statistics Table HA202 .U5x

Statistical Abstract of the United States: County and City Data book (Available online or in print) Call Number HA 202.A36 Statistics Table

Statistical Abstracts of Oklahoma
Call Number HA 581.0452x 2005 Statistics Table or Reference Desk (older copies back to 1975 available in reference collection)

Vital Statistics of the United States
Call Number HB 3505 .V58x 2006 Statistics Table

Injury Facts Call Number HA 217.A4xn 2008 Statistics Table

Underage Drinking Prevention : Action Guide for Cities (Available online or in print)
Call Number M 1400.3 U55a 2006 Oklahoma Government Documents 2nd Floor South
Contains Oklahoma statistics and general information

Alcholism Source Book
RC565 .A4493 2007 Reference Collection

Government Websites

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration This website is a reliable source that contains some of the statistics you will need as well as information on the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism This website contains a wealth of information.  Under Resources on alcohol use and alcohol related traffic fatalities.

ENG 4473/ENG 1113– Garrison/Squires

Here’s just a quick refresher of some of the stuff we covered in class today!

First, here are links to the handouts I passed out today in your class–
Library Basics (page 2 has all the advanced keyword searching information)
MLA Handout
Biography Resources

To start your research, go to the library homepage then click on the “Find Articles (Databases)” link on the left-hand side.

From here, you can categorize the databases according to subject by using the dropdown menu option in the left-hand corner.

If you’re working on finding biographical information, I would suggest choosing “Biography” from the dropdown menu, then searching in Biography Reference Bank.

The example we used in class was Aimee Semple McPherson.

Now, if you’re wanting to find articles that mention your historical figure or your historical event, you could select “History” from the dropdown menu and search in American History and Life if your subject/event is from the North American continent or…

You could start your search in Academic Search Premier.

Although some of the database interfaces look the same– each databases indexes different periodicals, journals, etc. There may be an overlap in results from a search you perform in some of our databases but please be aware that each database contains its own unique journals, periodicals, etc.

Also, please remember that if you click on the “Refine Search” tab in Academic Search Premier (or any of the EBSCOhost databases) that you can limit your results to only those with full-text (the full article attached) or only results that come from academic/scholarly/peer-reviewed journals… Need more background on academic/scholarly/peer-reviewed journals– click here!

Please remember that sometimes the library will not own access to or a subscription to a journal. If so, you can always request an article via Interlibrary Loan. If you haven’t already, please sign up for Interlibrary Loan here.

I hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask us for help with any of your research needs. Again, you can visit us on the first floor, call us (405-974-2878), email us, or even chat with us.

Have a great day!
Amanda >^..^<