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Using Searchpath
Here are some reasons for using our tutorial.- To introduce students to library research
- As homework to prepare students for a session of database searching (even
in conjunction with a visit from a librarian)
- To target student needs by assigning specific modules
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 Module 1: Getting Started
This module covers types of information sources you can use for your topic.
- Familiarize students with information sources including academic books,
journals, and reference books.
- Provide an introduction to library resources before students come to
the library for a class visit.
 Module 2: Choosing a Topic
This module covers topic selection and how to identify keywords to search your topic.
- Teach students tips for topic development.
- Help students learn to transform a research topic into effective keyword
searches.
 Module 3: Searching a Library Catalog
This module introduces you to searching library catalogs. You may use a number of different
library catalogs during your Lesley career, including Lesley University's FLO Catalog, a
neighboring academic library, even your local public library.
- Introduce the characteristics of library catalogs.
- Coah students through basic library catalog searching.
 Module 4: Finding Articles
This module covers how to use article databases to identify articles on a subject.
- Coach students through basic periodical database searching.
- Help students adjust their keyword searches to find more articles
- Help students recognize the difference between scholarly, professional,
and popular periodicals.
 Module 5: Using the Web
- Provide students with information about using the World Wide Web effectively
for academic research.
- Introduce critical evaluation of an information source using a Web site
as an example.
 Module 6: Citing Sources
This module covers citing sources and plagiarism.
- Introduce students to the purpose of citing sources and how to avoid
plagiarism.
- Give students a chance to practice recognizing appropriate quotation
and paraphrasing of sources.
Since each module ends with a short quiz that can be e-mailed, faculty can require completion and hold students accountable.
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