tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28451196550922311322011-04-21T15:33:20.463-07:00A blog to help EKU students find and use the library's resources and the InternetLinda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-69401002683514080032008-01-23T06:28:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:06:28.248-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5mkJLY4wJYk/R5dPVY48qpI/AAAAAAAAAA8/b4f3M4VRjW4/s1600-h/Off+Campus+Access.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158679127053347474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5mkJLY4wJYk/R5dPVY48qpI/AAAAAAAAAA8/b4f3M4VRjW4/s320/Off+Campus+Access.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-6940100268351408003?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-67529203638182595232008-01-23T06:18:00.000-08:002008-01-29T05:35:00.733-08:00<strong>SCHOLARLY JOURNALS</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Scholarly journals contain peer reviewed articles, have certain characteristics and adhere to high standards in publishing.<br /><br />Authors are scholars, professors, or professionals in the field.<br /><br /><strong>Content refers to or demonstrates original research in a specialized field and is written for an audience of scholars, experts and researchers.<br /></strong><br />Most articles are peer reviewed or refereed by scholars in the field.<br /><br />Referees are frequently not employed directly by the journal.<br /><br /><strong>Articles cite their sources and include footnotes and/or a bibliography.<br /></strong>Few or no advertisements appear in the journal.<br /><br />Graphics are rare, and journals are largely text only.<br />Issues usually appear less frequently, such as bi-annually, quarterly or monthly.<br /><br />Scholarly journals are indexed in specialized databases, such as Social Work Abstracts, Sociological Collection, Academic Search Premier, and JStor.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-6752920363818259523?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-24713717508097324582008-01-22T08:10:00.001-08:002008-01-22T08:19:10.059-08:00<strong>Criteria for Evaluating Websites</strong><br />The 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".<a href="http://www.library.eku.edu/services/wwwchecklist.php">Evaluating Websites Checklist</a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Authority<br /></span></strong>Web site says who created the content, defines the individual or group's credentials/expertise and provides contact information<br />Do you know who published the web site?<br />Is the author's name easily visible?<br />What are the author's credentials and are they appropriate for the information provided?<br />Can you find contact information?<br />Is the web site produced by a reputable organization?<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Objectivity<br /></span></strong>Content is balanced, presenting all sides of an issue and multiple points-of-view<br />Are various points-of-view presented?<br />Is the site free of bias towards one point-of-view?<br />Is the objectivity of the web site consistent with its purpose?<br />Is the site free of advertising?<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Accuracy<br /></span></strong>Content is grammatically correct, verifiable and cited when necessary<br />Is the content grammatically correct?<br />Is the information accurate and verifiable?<br />Are sources and references cited?<br />Does the tone and style imply accuracy?<br />Scope<br />Content is relevant to your topic or research<br />Does the purpose of the site (e.g. research, statistical, organizational) meet your needs?<br />Who is the intended audience? Will information directed to this audience meet your needs?<br />Is the information relevant to your research topic?<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Currency</span></strong><br />Information is current and updated frequently<br />Do you know when the information was originally posted and is the date acceptable?<br />Do you know when the page was last updated and is the date acceptable?<br />Are links current and reliable?<br />Do charts and graphs have dates?<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Design and Presentation</span></strong><br />Web site's design and presentation are professional, logical and provide multiple ways to access or view information<br />Is the information presented in a logical manner?<br />Is the site easy to navigate?<br />Do the graphics serve a purpose?<br />If the web site is extensive, does it offer search capability?<br />Does the web site have a text-only option?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-2471371750809732458?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-54219932316532479782008-01-18T07:37:00.001-08:002008-01-25T11:10:41.649-08:00Need help, you can make a research appointment with me.<br />Please email me at <a href="mailto:linda.sizemore@eku.edu">linda.sizemore@eku.edu</a><br /><br />I recommend contacting me through email rather than phone.<br /><br />Thanks<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-5421993231653247978?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-58214293954767541512008-01-18T07:36:00.001-08:002008-01-23T06:38:58.274-08:00<strong>Search Strategies for the Internet<br />Go to</strong> <a href="http://www.google.com/">http://www.google.com/</a> , <strong>click on </strong> Advanced Search<br /><br /><strong>SAMPLE SEARCH<br /></strong><br />policy analysis <strong>as all of these words</strong>,<br />older Americans <strong>as exact phrase</strong>,<br /><strong>limit to domain gov</strong><br /><br /><strong>SAMPLE SEARCH</strong><br /><br />disabilities <strong>as all of these words</strong><br />social policy <strong>as exact phrase<br />limit to domain org<br /></strong><br /><strong>RECOMMENDED WEB SITES:<br /></strong><br /><a href="http://www.aarp.org/research/ppi/">http://www.aarp.org/research/ppi/</a> --Research publications on aging issues<br /><a href="http://www.census.gov/">http://www.census.gov/</a><br /><a href="http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability/publications.html">http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability/publications.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.childwelfare.gov/">http://www.childwelfare.gov/</a> -- Child Welfare Information Gateway<br /><a href="http://chfs.ky.gov/default.htm">http://chfs.ky.gov/default.htm</a> --Cabinet for Health and Family Services--Kentucky<br /><a href="http://www.gao.gov/">http://www.gao.gov/</a> – Analysis of social policy issues<br /><a href="http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcpubs/research_reports.htm--">http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcpubs/research_reports.htm--</a><br />Research reports, informational bulletins, and research memoranda researched and published by the Legislative Research Commission, the research office of the Kentucky Legislature.<br /><a href="http://ksdc.louisville.edu/1kidscount.htm">http://ksdc.louisville.edu/1kidscount.htm</a> --Kids Count<br /><a href="http://ksdc.louisville.edu/">http://ksdc.louisville.edu/</a> --Statistical data through Census Bureau can be broken down by counties and cities.<br /><a href="http://mhmr.ky.gov/kdmhmrs/default.asp">http://mhmr.ky.gov/kdmhmrs/default.asp</a> -- Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation<br /><a href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml">http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml</a> -- National Institute of Mental Health<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-5821429395476754151?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-18050692772989501122008-01-18T07:35:00.001-08:002008-01-23T06:36:13.954-08:00<strong>BOOKS:</strong><br /><br />Use eQuest to find books we have both print and online for your subject.<br /><strong>Go to </strong><a href="http://www.library.eku.edu/">http://www.library.eku.edu/</a> , <strong>click on </strong>FIND BOOKS<br /><br /><strong>SAMPLE SEARCHES:</strong><br /><br />“mental health” and children and policy<br /><br />“domestic violence" and history<br /><br />homeless and immigrants<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-1805069277298950112?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-76564835150863748052008-01-18T07:30:00.001-08:002008-01-23T07:59:36.452-08:00<strong>RESOURCES FOR YOUR PAPER<br /><br />ARTICLES:<br /></strong>Recommended Library Databases—<br /><strong>Go to</strong> <a href="http://www.library.eku.edu/">http://www.library.eku.edu/</a>, <strong>click on</strong> FIND ARTICLES , <strong>click on </strong>Databases by Title<br /><br />Academic Search Premier – Full text<br />CQ Researcher -- Full text<br />Social Work Abstracts – Abstracts only<br />Sociological Collection – Full text<br />JStor –Full text<br /><br /><strong>SAMPLE SEARCHES:<br /></strong><br />children and poverty and policy<br />homeless and statisics and united states<br />elderly and violence<br />mental health and policy and united states<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-7656483515086374805?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845119655092231132.post-49594974275759627542008-01-18T07:28:00.001-08:002008-01-23T06:31:25.721-08:00<strong>APA STYLE<br /></strong><br /><strong>BOOKS:<br /></strong>APA style guide to electronic references -- <strong>Ebook</strong> available through <a href="http://www.library.eku.edu/">http://www.library.eku.edu/</a><br /><br />Publication manual of the American Psychological Association – Print edition available at reference desk.<br /><br /><br /><strong>WEB SITES:<br /></strong><a href="http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/">http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/</a> -- Excellent web site. It tells you exactly what to do with formatting your paper, in text citations, and reference list. It also has examples<br /><br /><a href="http://apastyle.apa.org/">http://apastyle.apa.org/</a> -- APA website covering the APA style.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.citationmachine.net/">http://www.citationmachine.net/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2845119655092231132-4959497427575962754?l=swk310researchresources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Linda Sizemorenoreply@blogger.com0