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The Basics Of Doing Research (part 3)

What are the main ways of finding information?

1.Research in the library

2.Research on the Internet

3.Field Research

Research in the Library

What is the benefit of learning how to use the library?

– You will be able to use your time on productive study and research rather than aimless wandering about in the hope of finding random bits of information.

Library Related Vocabulary

•Task4. Match the library related vocabulary with the explanations.
1.Format
2.Bibliography
3.Citation
4.Call number
5.Abstract
6.Keyword
7.Journal
8.Periodicals
9.Magazine

Sources in the Library

•Libraries have three kinds of holdings
– A general collection of books
•Most of the books that are available for general circulation.
– A collection of reference works
•Encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, directories, handbooks, yearbooks, atlases, and guides.
– A collection of periodicals, bulletins, and pamphlets.
•Scholarly journals and magazines are pediodicals.
 

While conducting a research...

• Writers rely on articles from scholarly journals rather than popular magazines.

• There are differences between them.

Research on the Internet
 

•Some information is high quality, highly reliable and relevant to the research problem. Yet, some information is low quality, is irrelevant and may even be described as junk.

Before you begin researching on the Internet.....

•Think about the topic you are researching. Is it likely to find reliable information for free?
•Decide whether a printed or an electronic source would be quicker or more appropriate. Decide whether it is better to use a research engine.
•Find different keywords that would best describe your subject. Try to be as precise as possible.

Evaluation of Sources on the Internet

 1) Who wrote/published the information on the site?

2) What information and resources does the site provide?

3) When was the site created/last updated?

           4) Where does the site "live"? 

           5)Why should I use this site?

On the whole, the webpage is of value to your research, if....

•Your page lists authors and institution that published the page and provides a way of contacting him/her.

•Your page lists author’s credentials and its domain (.edu, .gov, .mil etc.)

•Your page provides accurate information with limited advertising and it is objective in presenting the information.

•Your page is current and updated regularly and the links are also up-to-date.
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•You can view information properly –not limited to fees, browser technology, or software requirement.

 

Field Research

•To collect first hand data
– Interviews
– Questionnaires
– Observations