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Library Research

Library Research. Folsom Lake College. Research Process. Begin by thinking about your topic and creating a list of key words or phrases that you can use as search terms. Keywords: words or phrases that describe your topic or are specific examples within a more general topic

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Library Research

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  1. Library Research Folsom Lake College

  2. Research Process • Begin by thinking about your topic and creating a list of key words or phrases that you can use as search terms. • Keywords: words or phrases that describe your topic or are specific examples within a more general topic • Be sure to jot down synonyms or related ideas • As you begin to search for information, look for subject words or other related terms that can be added to your search to narrow your focus

  3. Research Process • Books : • Reliable sources for general information and background. • LOIS – the library catalog • Books, e-books and media • You can request materials from other libraries in the district.

  4. Research Process • Online Resources: • Research Databases: Electronic collections of articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, e-books, etc. • Internet: A variety of resources from often unknown resources

  5. Research Process • Articles from Research Databases • Easily accessible online • Often more current than books • Reliable information resources with known authors • Scholarly Articles easily identified • Scholarly articles are usually longer and more in-depth and present or analyze current research. These articles are written by and for professionals in order to communicate current research and trends in that field.

  6. Research Databases • Access from off campus requires your student ID number and the unified password (also used for eServices, iMail and D2L) • Access the databases from the library home page. • Some useful databases are: • Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) • ERIC – Educational Resource Information Center (EBSCO) • Vocational and Career Collection (EBSCO)

  7. Research Process • Internet • Easier to use when you can specify exactly what you are looking for • Narrow search to .edu or .gov domains to locate valuable, trustworthy sites • Carefully evaluate everything you find • Who wrote this information? • How current is it? • Are there links or references to find further information?

  8. Reference Services • Your Folsom Lake College librarians are here to help with your research needs! • Email us using the Ask a Librarian form on the Library website. Librarians will respond to your email, usually within 24 hours. • Call the reference desk at (916) 608-6612 whenever the library is open.

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