6. Creating a Search Strategy
Use pre-Research data to create thesis statement
Break down your thesis statement by concept
Develop research question(s)
Use
Boolean operators
Truncation
Select databases & other resources
Academic Search Complete
SocInex
7. Creating a Search Strategy
Break down your thesis statement by the most
specific concepts.
The Mexican American Studies program at TUSD
should be reinstated.
A) Mexican American Studies
B) Mexican American Studies and TUSD
C) Ethnic Studies and Arizona
D) B or C
8. Creating a Search Strategy
Breakdown your topic by the most
specific key concepts in your statement.
10. Research Questions
What research question(s) can we
develop for the reinstating the MA
studies topic?
A) Why was the program eliminated?
B)What curriculum was taught in the
program?
C) What statistical data proves that the
program promoted student success?
D) All of the above.
12. Critical thinking
What are Boolean Operators?
A. Computer commands used to organize
research databases
B. Computer commands used to search
multiple databases at once.
C. Computer commands used to create a
research strategy.
D. Computer commands used in selected
databases to find full-text articles.
18. I-Clicker
What is a peer reviewed journal?
A. A journal that has been written by a team of
scholars
B. A journal that has been reviewed by a team of
scholars
C. A journal that is accessible in scholarly databases
19. Scholarly Journals
Journals
Written for a scholarly audience
Report on research
In-depth
Extensive bibliography
May be “peer reviewed”
21. Databases
Academic Search Complete
Interdisciplinary
Lots of full-text
Scholarly & popular publications
SocIndex
Publications by and for ethnic groups including
Hispanics
Scholarly only
Not available at CSULB? Use
31. Review: research basics
Step 1: Develop search strategy using
Keywords
Develop research questions
Boolean operators
Truncation
Step 2: Search databases
Research Database
Step 3: Search the database
Try different keywords, try different searches
Move to database subject headings
Select the best citations
Use internal citation generators when sending information
32. Review: Research roadmap
Step 4: Evaluate resources
Step 5: Apply and use
information
Synthesize information
Write up the finding and conclusion
Create your bibliography using correct citation
style
Use the CHLS LibGuide!!
34. Want to talk to a real human?
Askat the Reference Desk, 1st West
Consultations
Susan Luévano
Office hours:
U Library, room 416, 4th floor
Wednesday, 2:30 pm -4:30 pm
sluevano@csulb.edu
562-985-5891
During this evenings presentation we will be using I-Clickers. These are tools that allow me to take an anonymous poll to see what you know. This way I can concentrate on areas of need.
