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CHLS 100 Steps to SuccessfulResearch
Susan C. LuévanoCSULBChicano & Latino Studies Librarian
I-Clickers Was Occupied America: A History of Chicanos
(2004), by R. Acuña banned in Arizona schools?
A. Yes B. No C. Not sure
How to find sources
Selecting a Topic
Creating a Search Strategy Use pre-Research data to create thesis statement Break down your thesis statement by concept Develop research question(s) Use
Boolean operators Truncation
Select databases & other resources Academic Search Complete SocInex
Creating a Search Strategy Break down your thesis statement by the most
specific concepts. The Mexican American Studies program at
TUSD should be reinstated.
A) Mexican American StudiesB) Mexican American Studies and
TUSDC) Ethnic Studies and ArizonaD) B or C
Creating a Search Strategy Break down your topic by the most
specific key concepts in your statement.
Work time
Your turn!Question 1
Research QuestionsWhat research question(s) can we
develop for the reinstating the MA studies topic?
A) Why was the program eliminated?B)What curriculum was taught in the
program?C) What statistical data proves that the
program promoted student success? D) All of the above.
Work time
Your turn!Question 2
Critical thinkingWhat are Boolean Operators? A. Computer commands used to organize
research databases B. Computer commands used to search
multiple databases at once. C. Computer commands used to create a
research strategy. D. Computer commands used in selected
databases to find full-text articles.
Boolean Operators
Creating a Search Strategy
Boolean Operators AND OR
Hispanic Chicano Hispanic or
Chicano
Ethnic studies
TUSDAND
OR
Critical thinking
What is the truncation symbol that allows you to search root words with any ending?
A. @B. ( )C. ?D. *
Creating a Search Strategy Truncation
More results Plurals
Asterisk * Cultur*CultureCulturesCulturalCulturally
Work Time
Your turn!Question 3
I-Clicker
What is a peer reviewed journal? A. A journal that has been written by a team of
scholars B. A journal that has been reviewed by a team of
scholars C. A journal that is accessible in scholarly
databases
Scholarly Journals Journals
Written for a scholarly audience Report on research In-depth Extensive bibliography May be “peer reviewed”
Find Articles
Databases Academic Search Complete
Interdisciplinary Lots of full-text Scholarly & popular publications
SocIndex Publications by and for ethnic groups
including Hispanics Scholarly only Not available at CSULB? Use
Work time
Your turn!Question 4
Search StrategiesBoolean Operators
Truncation
LIMIT - Scholarly LIMIT – Pub years
LIMIT - Language
How can I just get scholarly journal articles when searching the research databases?
How do I get full-text article?
Full-text available
Full-text NOT available
ArticleReach
Using databases off campus
CHLS LibGuidecsulb.libguide.com/chls
MLA Guide - CHLS 100 LibGuide
Review: research basics
Step 1: Develop search strategy using Keywords Develop research questions Boolean operators Truncation
Step 2: Search databases Research Database
Step 3: Search the database Try different keywords, try different searches Move to database subject headings Select the best citations Use internal citation generators when sending information
Review: Research roadmapStep 4: Evaluate resourcesStep 5: Apply and use information Synthesize information Write up the finding and conclusion Create your bibliography using correct citation
style Use the CHLS LibGuide!!
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Susan Luévano Office hours: U Library, room 416, 4th floor Wednesday, 2:30 pm -4:30 pm [email protected] 562-985-5891
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