The Selfie & Other: Finding Multiple Perspective in the Literature
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Finding Multiple Perspectives in the Literature
Nicole Branch, Social Sciences LibrarianENGL 106
Image courtesy of Flickr user throgers.
Today we will…
• Define searchable key words for your research topics
• Learn advanced search techniques
• Identify & search relevant databases for multiple perspectives on a topic
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My Topic
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Define, Refine & Focus Your Topic
• Define Chance the Rapper
• Refine your academic interest Independent artists Artistic freedom Connection to community Blacks and the recording industry
Refining Keywords
• Broader terms
• Narrower Terms
• Synonym Terms
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Identify a Database
• Determine primary subject areas
Independent artists Artistic freedom Connection to community Blacks and the recording industry
Search & Refine
• Identify subject terms
• Use subject limiters
• Advanced search options
• Grab citations & permalinks
