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10George Mason University Libraries
HNRS 110: Research Methods
Fall 2012
• Jenna Rinalducci, MA, MSLS
• Fenwick Library
jrinaldu_@_gmu.edu
703-993-3720
• Liaison Librarian for School of Art, Art
History Program & Honors College
Every discipline has unique approaches to research
“How Science Works: The Flowchart."Understanding Science. University of California Museum of Paleontology , 6 Sept. 2012. <http://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/scienceflowchart>
"Writing in Art and Design." Language and Learning Online. Monash University, 27 Feb. 2007. Web. 6 Sept. 2012. <http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/artdesign>
Wheeldon, Johannes, and Mauri Ahlberg. Visualizing social science research: maps, methods, & meaning. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, 2012.
HOWEVER…There are commonalities among the disciplines when conducting research.
“An Overview of the Research Process.” New College: Guide to Research and Writing. Arizona State University. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2012.
HOWEVER…
There are commonalities among the
disciplines when writing a college
research paper.
Check out the list Steps in the Research
Process.
What are the 4 steps in the Research Process?
1. Pick a topic
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4.
5.
6. Write the paper
What are the 4 steps in the Research Process?
1. Pick a topic
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Write the paper
2. Where to search (databases)
3. How to search (keywords)
4. How to get it (find the article)
5. Is what I’ve got any good?
What words do you associate with RESEARCH?
Wordle Created from 2012 Survey of HNRS 110 Students
HNRS 110 Library Guidehttp://hnrs110.gmu.edu/library http://hnrs110.gmu.edu/library
Where to Search Big Box Stores
ProQuest Research Library
Multi-subject, popular & scholarly articles, extensive full-text
Academic Search Complete
Multi-subject, popular & scholarly articles, extensive full-text
Boutique Stores
Subject-Based Databases
Example:
PsycINFO
Abstracts & limited full-text articles from 1,500 psychology journals in 35 different languages
Where to Search
How To SearchThe Starbucks Syndrome:
Finding the right search terms can make all the difference.
Words to Use: ProQuest Research Library
What does the database want you to use
Words to Use: PsycINFO
What does the database want you to use
Refine Your Search
Refine Your Search
Step 1: The E-Journal Finder (or Mason Link)Access to 60,000 journals online
Step 2: George Mason University Library Catalog11,000 in print subscriptions in Fenwick Library
Step 3: WRLC Consortium Loan Service (CLS)Delivery among partner Universities
Step 4: Interlibrary LoanDelivery from libraries nationwide
How to Get It:
How to
Get It
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The CRAAP Test for evaluating information
• Currency = Timeliness
• Relevance/Coverage = Depth
• Authority = Provider
• Accuracy = Reliability
• Purpose / Objectivity = Bias
Is What I’ve Got Any Good?
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