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Researching Causes, Effects, and Solutions to Educational Problems

 

Pre-Day 1

Review the following modules before attending the first day of library instruction:

  1. Worksheet (complete, print, and bring to instruction)
  2. How to create a concept map-Movie (runtime 2 min 47 sec)

 

Day 1 (during class)

  1. Develop a search strategy
  2. Connect from off-campus
  3. Locate articles in:
    1. Academic Search Premier
    2. ERIC
    3. Education Research Complete
    4. Education Full Text
    5. LexisNexis
    6. CQ Researcher
    7. FACTS.com - Issues & Controversies
    8. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
    9. Global Issues in Context
    10. AP Interactives
    11. Ask a Librarian
    12. Library Instruction Assessment

Post-Day 1
Review the following modules after attending the first day of library instruction:

  1. Using the Search Generator Movie (runtime 4 min 28 sec)
  2. Using ERIC Movie (runtime 9 min 67 sec)
  3. Education Research Complete Movie (runtime 3 min 25 sec)
  4. Using Education Full Text Movie (runtime 6 min 35 sec)
  5. LexisNexis Movie (runtime 5 min 15 sec)
  6. CQ Researcher Movie (runtime 5 min 17 sec)
  7. FACTS.com Movie (runtime 4 min 32 sec)
  8. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Movie (runtime 5 min 32 sec)
  9. Statistical Data / National Center for Education Statistics
  10. Citing Sources
  11. Citation Examples (CQ Researcher, Facts.com, Opposing Viewpoints)

 

 

Revised (September 22, 2009)
Created (July 2007)
Text Author: Lori Mardis
Page Designer and Code Editor: Ryan Bensman
Movie Creator and Designer: Timothy Lindsey