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Mastering the Research Process: Essential Tips and Resources for Effective Information Gathering

Unlock the secrets to successful research with our comprehensive guide on the research process. Learn how to find, evaluate, and cite information effectively by utilizing various resources such as online catalogs, databases, and periodicals. This guide offers practical tips on developing strong information-seeking habits, distinguishing between primary and secondary sources, and employing effective search strategies. With a clear checklist and useful examples, you’ll be well-prepared to gather information for projects and papers confidently.

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Mastering the Research Process: Essential Tips and Resources for Effective Information Gathering

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  1. Information • Johnson & Wales library services • The Research Process- checklist and tips • Learn how and where to find information • Online catalog • Periodicals (onsite) • Databases • Subject Sites • Citations • Post-test jwuilresources.pbwiki.com

  2. Application and Benefits W Gathering information for projects and papers Real world application – researching companies, products, laws, customs Information seeking habits – tips and shortcuts What can I get out of this ?

  3. Research Process Purpose for Today #1 and #2 2 Gather Info 1 Topic Question 3 Evaluate Info 5 Present Information Decide on Topic & Gather Information 4 Cite Info

  4. Research Process 1. Criteria: What information are you seeking? 2. Sources: Which sources are most appropriate ? 3. Retrieval: How do you search for best results? 4. Evaluation: Is your information accurate and relevant?

  5. Developing Research Skills • Finding Good Resources Different Types of Sources-Content • Scholarly- Academic Journals • Popular – Magazines Different Types of Sources-Distance • Primary- Contemporary Accounts, Original Documents Examples- Novels, Research Data from a Study, Interviews • Secondary –Interpret Primary Sources, A step removed Examples -An article about a novel, a commentary on an interview

  6. Online Resources Databases Library Catalog Subject Sites Johnson & Wales http://library.jwu. edu Journal Locator/Virtual Reference Don’t forget http://plcmc.org

  7. Retrieval 1. Full –text searching -options 2. Boolean searching – The Boolean Machine 3. Applicable to all searching

  8. Evaluation 1. Accuracy 2. Authority 3. Currency 4. Objectivity 5. Relevance

  9. Citation • MLA (Modern Language Association) Style Citations • “you acknowledge your sources by keying brief parenthetical citations in your text to an alphabetical listing that appears at the end of the paper” EXAMPLE – “Ancient writers attributed the invention of the monochord to Pythagoras, who lived in the sixth century BC (Marcuse 197) Works Cited • “if readers want more information about this source, they can turn to the works-cited list, where, under the name Marcuse, they would find the following information” EXAMPLE- Marcuse, Sybil. A survey of Musical Instruments. New York. Harper. 1975

  10. Research Checklist Question Organized Good habits Topic Test your Topic for Resources Is your research question Too Narrow Or Too Broad ? • Take Notes • Use several • Types • of resources Do you have good information? More work equals less work

  11. NOW • For Online Quiz – Instructor’s Name – Joe jwuilresources.pbwiki.com

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