Student Success for Higher Learning - LIBS1540
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SMART START Student Success for Higher Learning - LIBS1540
Transcript of Student Success for Higher Learning - LIBS1540
SMART STARTStudent Success for Higher Learning - LIBS1540
TODAY we will…• Locate key sections of the LRC’s website.• Discuss the importance of using a variety of types of
resources.• Discuss the importance of evaluating resources using the
CARS Evaluation Method to ensure that they are of good quality.• Perform a basic search of LRC resources, narrow our
search ,and create a list of relevant results.• Understand the importance of PINs and off-campus
access.• Locate the tools available to assist with organizing
citations and using correct style.
Today’s Research Topic is….
• Is binge drinking among college students on the rise?
• LimitersGeographically (Canada, Ontario)Date (2009 - )
Brainstorming KeywordsConcept 1 Concept 2
College Students Binge Drinking
Finding A Source to Answer Your Question• Where do we begin?• Do you have any suggestions…
• Books, E-books• Scholarly journals• Magazines• Newspapers• Websites ( Google, Wikipedia)
Group Exercise• Using one of the resources nearest to you…
• Work within a group to determine whether your resource is considered a Popular Magazine or a Scholarly Journal
• Have the ability to report which it is and why • You have 3 minutes
Scholarly Journal articles
• Articles are based on scholarly research or projects.
• Only images are charts or graphs• Long lists of references• Authors are authorities in their field.
Professors or researchers.• Language includes subject specific
terminology that is understood by those in the field.
• General interest articles, entertainment, or information aimed at the consumer.
• Colour photos and illustrations.• A lot of advertising• Seldom have reference lists.• Usually written by staff, freelance
writers, or may be anonymous.• Simple language.
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Popular Magazine articlesVS.
Choosing Better Sources • How can you tell trustworthy information (the “better”
information) from less-trustworthy information (“worse” information)?
Evaluate Sources using CARS
Credibility – believable, well written, free of hidden bias. Author’s credentials/affiliation given.
Accuracy - information is up-to-date, complete, clear, acknowledges opposing views.
Reasonableness – balanced presentation, objective, not a “rant”, consistent arguments, reasonable conclusions.
Support – Other sources support this material, and there is a reference list or bibliography.
Harris, Robert. "Evaluating Internet Research Sources." VirtualSalt. 17 Nov. 1997. July 14 2002 <http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm>.
Off-Campus Access
LIBRARY as a GATEWAYThe LRC is a gateway to a variety of quality resources for your
College studies
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