Need help, you can make a research appointment with me.
Please email me at linda.sizemore@eku.edu
I recommend contacting me through email rather than phone.
Thanks
Linda
Friday, January 25, 2008
SERVICES FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS
Please visit http://www.library.eku.edu/distance/default.php to read about library services for students not in Richmond.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFF CAMPUS ACCESS TO DATABASES
You must login to access our databases from off-campus.
Use your EKU email account username and password. For example, if you name is Jane Smith, your username will usually look like "jane_smith" (student), or "smithj" (faculty/staff). For assistance with email accounts, students should visit http://www.studentdocs.eku.edu/email/email.php, a nd faculty/staff should try http://www.itds.eku.edu/facstaff/email.htm. You may also call the ITDS office at 859.622.3000. Please note, the EKU email username/password is not the same as the EKU Direct username/password (used to view class schedules,etc.).
Use your EKU email account username and password. For example, if you name is Jane Smith, your username will usually look like "jane_smith" (student), or "smithj" (faculty/staff). For assistance with email accounts, students should visit http://www.studentdocs.eku.edu/email/email.php, a nd faculty/staff should try http://www.itds.eku.edu/facstaff/email.htm. You may also call the ITDS office at 859.622.3000. Please note, the EKU email username/password is not the same as the EKU Direct username/password (used to view class schedules,etc.).
FEATURES OF A PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE
SCHOLARLY JOURNALS
Scholarly journals contain peer reviewed articles, have certain characteristics and adhere to high standards in publishing.
Authors are scholars, professors, or professionals in the field.
Content refers to or demonstrates original research in a specialized field and is written for an audience of scholars, experts and researchers.
Most articles are peer reviewed or refereed by scholars in the field.
Referees are frequently not employed directly by the journal.
Articles cite their sources and include footnotes and/or a bibliography.
Few or no advertisements appear in the journal. Graphics are rare, and journals are largely text only.
Issues usually appear less frequently, such as bi-annually, quarterly or monthly.
Scholarly journals are indexed in specialized databases, such as Social Work Abstracts, Sociological Collection, Academic Search Premier, and JStor.
Scholarly journals contain peer reviewed articles, have certain characteristics and adhere to high standards in publishing.
Authors are scholars, professors, or professionals in the field.
Content refers to or demonstrates original research in a specialized field and is written for an audience of scholars, experts and researchers.
Most articles are peer reviewed or refereed by scholars in the field.
Referees are frequently not employed directly by the journal.
Articles cite their sources and include footnotes and/or a bibliography.
Few or no advertisements appear in the journal. Graphics are rare, and journals are largely text only.
Issues usually appear less frequently, such as bi-annually, quarterly or monthly.
Scholarly journals are indexed in specialized databases, such as Social Work Abstracts, Sociological Collection, Academic Search Premier, and JStor.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING WEBSITES
Criteria for Evaluating Websites T
he World Wide Web contains both high quality and poor quality information.
You must carefully choose the information you use.
Review the following criteria and answer the questions based on the web site you are evaluating. A high quality web site with quality information will enable you to answer MOST of the questions with a "YES".Evaluating Websites Checklist
Authority
Web site says who created the content, defines the individual or group's credentials/expertise and provides contact information.
Do you know who published the web site?
Is the author's name easily visible?
What are the author's credentials and are they appropriate for the information provided?
Can you find contact information?
Is the web site produced by a reputable organization?
Objectivity
Content is balanced, presenting all sides of an issue and multiple points-of-view.
Are various points-of-view presented?
Is the site free of bias towards one point-of-view?
Is the objectivity of the web site consistent with its purpose?
Is the site free of advertising?
Accuracy
Content is grammatically correct, verifiable and cited when necessary.
Is the content grammatically correct?
Is the information accurate and verifiable?
Are sources and references cited?
Does the tone and style imply accuracy?
Scope
Content is relevant to your topic or research.
Does the purpose of the site (e.g. research, statistical, organizational) meet your needs?
Who is the intended audience?
Will information directed to this audience meet your needs?
Is the information relevant to your research topic?
Currency
Information is current and updated frequently.
Do you know when the information was originally posted and is the date acceptable?
Do you know when the page was last updated and is the date acceptable?
Are links current and reliable?
Do charts and graphs have dates?
Design and Presentation
Web site's design and presentation are professional, logical and provide multiple ways to access or view information .
Is the information presented in a logical manner?
Is the site easy to navigate?
Do the graphics serve a purpose?
If the web site is extensive, does it offer search capability?
Does the web site have a text-only option?
http://www.library.eku.edu/services/criteria.php
he World Wide Web contains both high quality and poor quality information.
You must carefully choose the information you use.
Review the following criteria and answer the questions based on the web site you are evaluating. A high quality web site with quality information will enable you to answer MOST of the questions with a "YES".Evaluating Websites Checklist
Authority
Web site says who created the content, defines the individual or group's credentials/expertise and provides contact information.
Do you know who published the web site?
Is the author's name easily visible?
What are the author's credentials and are they appropriate for the information provided?
Can you find contact information?
Is the web site produced by a reputable organization?
Objectivity
Content is balanced, presenting all sides of an issue and multiple points-of-view.
Are various points-of-view presented?
Is the site free of bias towards one point-of-view?
Is the objectivity of the web site consistent with its purpose?
Is the site free of advertising?
Accuracy
Content is grammatically correct, verifiable and cited when necessary.
Is the content grammatically correct?
Is the information accurate and verifiable?
Are sources and references cited?
Does the tone and style imply accuracy?
Scope
Content is relevant to your topic or research.
Does the purpose of the site (e.g. research, statistical, organizational) meet your needs?
Who is the intended audience?
Will information directed to this audience meet your needs?
Is the information relevant to your research topic?
Currency
Information is current and updated frequently.
Do you know when the information was originally posted and is the date acceptable?
Do you know when the page was last updated and is the date acceptable?
Are links current and reliable?
Do charts and graphs have dates?
Design and Presentation
Web site's design and presentation are professional, logical and provide multiple ways to access or view information .
Is the information presented in a logical manner?
Is the site easy to navigate?
Do the graphics serve a purpose?
If the web site is extensive, does it offer search capability?
Does the web site have a text-only option?
http://www.library.eku.edu/services/criteria.php
SEARCHING THE INTERNET
Search Strategies for the Internet
Go to http://www.google.com/
Click on Advanced Search
SAMPLE SEARCH
policy analysis as all of these words
older Americans as exact phrase,
limit to domain gov
SAMPLE SEARCH
disabilities as all of these words
social policy as exact phrase
limit to domain org
Go to http://www.google.com/
Click on Advanced Search
SAMPLE SEARCH
policy analysis as all of these words
older Americans as exact phrase,
limit to domain gov
SAMPLE SEARCH
disabilities as all of these words
social policy as exact phrase
limit to domain org
BOOKS
BOOKS:
Use eQuest to find books we have both print and online for your subject.
Go to http://www.library.eku.edu/
Click on FIND BOOKS
Sample Searches:
children and "social work" and research
women and "social work" and research
risk and "social work" and research
**Note** Quotation marks allow eQuest to search social work as a phrase
Tip
If unsure about using eQuest, choose Guided Keyword Search
Recommended Books:
Essential research methods for social work -- 2007
Foundations of evidence-based social work practice -- 2006
Handbook of social work research methods -- 2001
Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers -- 2007
Research Methods for Generalist Social Work -- 2005
Use eQuest to find books we have both print and online for your subject.
Go to http://www.library.eku.edu/
Click on FIND BOOKS
Sample Searches:
children and "social work" and research
women and "social work" and research
risk and "social work" and research
**Note** Quotation marks allow eQuest to search social work as a phrase
Tip
If unsure about using eQuest, choose Guided Keyword Search
Recommended Books:
Essential research methods for social work -- 2007
Foundations of evidence-based social work practice -- 2006
Handbook of social work research methods -- 2001
Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers -- 2007
Research Methods for Generalist Social Work -- 2005
JOURNAL ARTICLES--RECOMMENDED DATABASES
Recommended Databases:
Academic Search Premier
JStor
Psychology and Behavorial Science Collection
Social Work Abstracts
Sociological Collection
Search Strategies:
elder and literature review
mental illness and literature review and social work
children and literature review and social work
**Note**I included the phrase social work for those databases that contain multiple fields of study.
How to find these databases:
Go to www.library.eku.edu
Click on FIND ARTICLES
Click on Databases by Title
Academic Search Premier
JStor
Psychology and Behavorial Science Collection
Social Work Abstracts
Sociological Collection
Search Strategies:
elder and literature review
mental illness and literature review and social work
children and literature review and social work
**Note**I included the phrase social work for those databases that contain multiple fields of study.
How to find these databases:
Go to www.library.eku.edu
Click on FIND ARTICLES
Click on Databases by Title
LIT. REVIEW EXAMPLES
Elder abuse: a review of the literature
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=14&sid=34ad888a-2a1b-4dec-b04d-0358417278b0%40sessionmgr9
Open adoption: a research-based literature review and new data
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=swh&AN=27909&site=ehost-live
Prevention of Childhood Mental Disorders: A Literature Review Reflecting Hope and a Vision for the Future
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9708111105&site=ehost-live
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=14&sid=34ad888a-2a1b-4dec-b04d-0358417278b0%40sessionmgr9
Open adoption: a research-based literature review and new data
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=swh&AN=27909&site=ehost-live
Prevention of Childhood Mental Disorders: A Literature Review Reflecting Hope and a Vision for the Future
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9708111105&site=ehost-live
LITERATURE REVIEW
A literature review is a summary of previous research on a topic.
Some questions to think about as you develop your literature review:
What is known about the subject?
Are there any gaps in the knowledge of the subject?
Have areas of further study been identified by other researchers that you may want to consider?
Who are the significant research personalities in this area?
Is there consensus about the topic?
What aspects have generated significant debate on the topic?
What methods or problems were identified by others studying in the field and how might they impact your research?
What is the most productive methodology for your research based on the literature you have reviewed?
What is the current status of research in this area?
What sources of information or data were identified that might be useful to you?
What is the purpose of a Literature Review?
The purpose of a literature review is to convey to the reader what knowledge and ideas have been established on a topic and what are the strengths and weaknesses.
The literature review allows the reader to be brought up to date regarding the state of research in the field and familiarizes the reader with any contrasting perspectives and viewpoints on the topic.
How to do a literature search?
Develop a search strategy
Define the topic - In order to begin your literature review you must first define your research question.
What is the purpose?
What does it mean?
What are the key words? Are there other words which could be used, such as synonyms, variations in spelling?
What do you already know about the topic?
What is the scope?
Compiling a list of keywords -
Before beginning a search for information, it is important to develop a search strategy that will most effectively locate useful, relevant information.
This will often involve breaking down an essay or research question into:
keywords or phrases
entering your search
evaluating your results to determine whether you need to employ various strategies to broaden, narrow or otherwise modify your research.
http://www.library.ncat.edu/ref/guides/literaturereview03.htm
Some questions to think about as you develop your literature review:
What is known about the subject?
Are there any gaps in the knowledge of the subject?
Have areas of further study been identified by other researchers that you may want to consider?
Who are the significant research personalities in this area?
Is there consensus about the topic?
What aspects have generated significant debate on the topic?
What methods or problems were identified by others studying in the field and how might they impact your research?
What is the most productive methodology for your research based on the literature you have reviewed?
What is the current status of research in this area?
What sources of information or data were identified that might be useful to you?
What is the purpose of a Literature Review?
The purpose of a literature review is to convey to the reader what knowledge and ideas have been established on a topic and what are the strengths and weaknesses.
The literature review allows the reader to be brought up to date regarding the state of research in the field and familiarizes the reader with any contrasting perspectives and viewpoints on the topic.
How to do a literature search?
Develop a search strategy
Define the topic - In order to begin your literature review you must first define your research question.
What is the purpose?
What does it mean?
What are the key words? Are there other words which could be used, such as synonyms, variations in spelling?
What do you already know about the topic?
What is the scope?
Compiling a list of keywords -
Before beginning a search for information, it is important to develop a search strategy that will most effectively locate useful, relevant information.
This will often involve breaking down an essay or research question into:
keywords or phrases
entering your search
evaluating your results to determine whether you need to employ various strategies to broaden, narrow or otherwise modify your research.
http://www.library.ncat.edu/ref/guides/literaturereview03.htm
APA STYLE
Books:
APA style guide to electronic references -- Ebook available through http://www.library.eku.edu/
Go to http://www.library.eku.edu/
Click on FIND BOOKS
Type in APA style guide to electronic references
Click on Title
Click on Search
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association – Print edition available at reference desk.
WEB SITES:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ -- Excellent web site. It tells you exactly what to do with formatting your paper, in text citations, and reference list. It also has examples
http://apastyle.apa.org/ -- APA website covering the APA style.
http://www.citationmachine.net/
APA style guide to electronic references -- Ebook available through http://www.library.eku.edu/
Go to http://www.library.eku.edu/
Click on FIND BOOKS
Type in APA style guide to electronic references
Click on Title
Click on Search
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association – Print edition available at reference desk.
WEB SITES:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ -- Excellent web site. It tells you exactly what to do with formatting your paper, in text citations, and reference list. It also has examples
http://apastyle.apa.org/ -- APA website covering the APA style.
http://www.citationmachine.net/
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