Table of Contents
Introduction |
Module 4: Finding Articles |
Module 1: Starting Smart |
Module 5: Using the Web |
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Module 2: Choosing a Topic |
Module 6: Citing Sources |
Module 3: Finding Books |
Appendices & Documentation |
Splash Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Why Does It Matter?
Choice Page (choose modules)
Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz
Introduction - skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Starting the Search
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
Summary: Be a Search Strategizer!
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz
Introduction - Skills to be Learned
About the DCCCD Online Catalog
How Do I Find the DCCCD Library Catalog
Ways to Search in DCCCD Online Catalog
Finding a Book by Keyword Search
Practice: Searching by Keyword
Keyword Search: Item Record
Finding a Book by Title Search
Practice: Searcing by Title
Title Search: Item Record
Title Not Found
Finding a Book by Author Search
Practice: Searching by Author
Author Search: Item Record
Finding a Book by Subject Search
Finding a Book on Course Reserves
Checking Out a Book
Your Library Account
Summary: Using the Library Catalog
End of "Using DCCCD Online Catalog"
Quiz
Introduction - skills to be learned
What is An Online Database?
Why Use an Online Database
Periodical Databases: Citation, Abstract, Full-text
Periodical Databases: General Popular Databases
Periodical Databases: Specialized Databases
Which Should I Use?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Sample Search: How Do I Find the DCCCD Online Databases?
Sample Search: DCCCD Online Databases Page
Sample Search: Academic Search Complete
Sample Search: Academic Search Complete - Printing an Article
Sample Search: Academic Search Complete - Emailing an Article
Sample Search: Academic Search Complete - Saving an Article to a Disk
Sample Search: Academic Search Complete - Does the Library Have A Copy of the Article?
Can You Answer This Question?
What Next?
Sample Search: SIRS
Finding Scholarly Articles
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
Introduction - Skills to be Learned
About the Web
When Should I Use the Web?
Finding Information on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call (examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath
The Quiz
Terms (glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
yourSearchpath
Directory Description
Introduction
Module 1: Starting Smart
Module 3: Finding Books
Module 4: Finding Articles
Module 5: Using the Web
Module 6: Citing Sources