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Learning & Transitions
McCartney LibraryGeneva CollegeJanuary, 2011
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Introduction to Research
In this introduction to academic research you will explore resources in the library, practice searching
the catalog and databases, and use the bibliographic tools available.
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Assignment
After this session you will write a two page paper incorporating the resources you are able to find in the library. Include a complete bibliography in the
MLA 7 citation style.
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Focus & Reflect
Your paper should focus on your place as a student in this learning community. Please consider the
mission of Geneva college and begin to reflect on what it means to be enrolled in a Christian
institution of higher learning.
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Geneva’s Mission"The mission of Geneva College is to glorify God
by educating and ministering to a diverse community of students
for the purpose of developing servant-leaders, transforming society for the kingdom of Christ.
We accomplish this through biblically based programs and services marked by excellence and anchored by
the historic, evangelical, and Reformed Christian faith.The curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts and
sciences,vocationally focused and delivered through traditional
and specialized programs."
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Getting StartedYou may also review Geneva’s foundational
concepts from the Geneva web pages.
Brainstorm key words to use in searching the library catalog and databases. Write them down.
You will have 2 or 3 minutes to come up with a list of keywords and phrases on the role of students at a Christian institution of higher learning such as Geneva.
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Gather ResourcesSearch the library catalog and databases using
your keywords and phrases.
Locate three to five books or peer-reviewed journal articles published in the past ten years on your topic.
You may use your textbook and any other articles assigned by your professors.
Create citations in MLA 7 using EasyBib.com.
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Search for a Book
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Information on a BookMcCAT record for a
bookGo to Google books to
get the ISBN
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Cite a Book in EasyBibSearch with ISBN
Select correct information
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Search a DatabaseClick “Find an Article” ASC is a place to start
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Basic Search
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Locate an Article
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Information on an ArticleEasyBib form: Article
from a Database Tips
Fill in the form with all the information you can find.
If you have a DOC number you can quickly build a citation by using it first.
Click “Create Citation” when you have completed all the information available.
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Create your BibliographySelect the citations Export, C&P, or email!
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There’s More!Notebook
Click on the Notebook tab in EasyBib to use sticky notes and make an outline.
You can organize, color code, drag and drop stickies around the board to plan your paper.
Connect each sticky note with the source & add tags.
Watch a tutorial
YouTube has a series of EasyBib videos that show step by step instructions.
Several specific databases are demonstrated.
Search YouTube for “EasyBib Videos”
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Build a Bibliography
Export your citations to a word processor or Google docs. If you have any questions at all please stop by
and chat. I want to hear how it goes for you and see if you discover any features I have not shown you. There
are more options so keep exploring EasyBib!
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Works CitedMedieval Writing Desk. Digital image. Wikimedia
Commons. Web. 17 Jan. 2011.
"Mission Statement - Geneva College, a Christian College in Pennsylvania (PA)." Geneva College - A Christian College in Western Pennsylvania (PA) Home. Web. 17 Jan. 2011. <http://www.geneva.edu/page/mission_statement>.