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FMA 1201Q
Love Actually
Sociology Resource LibrariansUmarani Jayapal [email protected] Hayati Abdul [email protected]
Library Tutorial
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What You’ll Learn
Understand the research process Find citations & full-text articles Use advanced search techniques Search subscribed databases Evaluate information sources.
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The Research Cycle
Explore
Identify main keywords
List synonyms, related words & variant spellings
Create search statement
Search for sources using FindMore, LINC & databases
Get more sources by checking references
Are there enough? Evaluate quality, currency, relevance, etc.
yes
no
Complete your assignment
Topic
Choose a topic that interest you personally Get ideas from scanning books, encyclopedias,
journal or newspaper articles Ensure that your topic has sufficient resources Avoid topics that are too broad or too narrow.
Exploring a Topic
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Information SourcesSource Useful for How to Access
Books Overview of topics FindMore; LINC
Journal articlesIn-depth treatment of topics, usually current and scholarly
FindMore; Specialised Databases
NewspapersRecent events, anecdotes, book reviews, interviews, biographical information…
FindMore, E-Newspapers, microfilms
Websites(.edu, .gov, .org )
Exploring the topic FindMore, WWW…
Interpret ReferencesBookStraughan, P. (2009). Marriage dissolution in Singapore: revisiting family values and ideology in marriage. Boston: Brill.
Book ChapterChan, P.C.W. 2010. "Shared values of Singapore: sexual minority rights as Singaporean value“. Pp. 9-26 in Protection of sexual minorities since Stonewall: progress and stalemate in developed and developing countries , edited by Phil C.W. Chan. London: Routledge.
Journal ArticleTeo, Y. 2010. "Shaping the Singapore family, producing the state and society." Economy and Society 39(3):337-359.
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Evaluating Resources (CRAAP Test)Currency
When was the information published, updated or revised? Does your topic require current information, or will older sources work
as well? Relevance (for intended audience)
Is it relevant to your topic/subject?Authority
Is it from a reputable publisher, society or association. Look at the author’s credentials & institutional affiliation.
Accuracy Does your source match your understanding of the topic? Can you verify the claims in other sources? Is there a bibliography or list of sources cited?
Purpose Is there a range of viewpoints to support or reinforce the arguments
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FindMore@NUSL
Searches NUS library collections and beyond Search results include:
Journal articles Books, eBooks Newspapers & more - all wit one click!
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Keywords They are distinctive words/phrases that best describe your
topic, e.g. Romantic love; internet Interracial relationship; college students Commercialization; valentine’s day
Think of synonyms, e.g. Romantic love – romance Internet – online
“Phrase searching” (in quotes) narrows your search, e.g. “romantic love”
Omit articles, pronouns & prepositions Use thesaurus for established concepts, e.g.
Young adults Life stage transitions
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Refine by…
Use filters to refine your search Clicking on More… under each
section gives you more filters to choose from
Clear Filters to remove previous refinements
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Peer review…
A researcher reads the literature
Performs an experiment - builds upon previous
research
Results of experiment are written and
submitted to a journal
Peer review process - experts in the field review and suggest changes
A journal article is published
Journal article is read & indexed in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science
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Output Results
1. Mark records
2. Marked records are kept in temporary folder
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3. Choose a preferred citation format and
email/print references
4. Alternatively, export to EndNote
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A bibliographic management software that: stores and organizes citations inserts citations into a Word document format references in a predefined
citation style For technical queries (e.g. installation),
contact IT Care at 6516 2080 or email [email protected]
EndNote video
Online guide: http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/endnote
Look out for our EndNote training sessions!
Introduction to EndNote
What to cite?
Anything that you read in any format:
- books, journal articles, web pages, etc.
Anything that is presented or spoken:- speeches, lectures, personal interviews, performances, etc.
Other works:- like films, songs, dramatic
performances, etc.- that are the intellectual
property of someone else.
You don't need to cite: - what would be considered common knowledge, such
as facts & concepts that are widely known/accepted as
true.
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On the shelves…
Call numbers : Help to determine a book's placement
(address) on the shelves Collocate books on the same subject
Consists of letters and numbers based on the subject, author's name and publication date
HQ801Ben 2004
Call numberHQ801Ben 2004
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Print/Download E-book
http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/ebook_printdownload
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Databases for Social Sciences
Sociological Abstracts Scopus Social Sciences Citation Index PERIND Expanded Academic 31
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Sociological Abstracts
Specialised database for Sociology and related disciplines from 1952-
Subjects: Culture and social structure; Evaluation research,
Family and social welfare; History and theory of sociology; Management and complex organizations; Methodology and research technology…
User friendly features in Advanced Search mode Provides links to full-texts
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Let’s search…
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Identify Keywords
When does race matter? Interracial romantic relationships among college students
Topic
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Boolean OperatorsAND: both terms must be present fewer results
OR: either terms may be present more results
NOT: exclude a term use with caution
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OR
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FindMore vs. Specialised Databases
Q: When should I use FindMore? How does it compare to specialized databases? A: The main strength of FindMore:
It combines a Google-like search that allows you to search through the bulk of our collection with one search.
It can be a good starting point for a quick search to see what is available out there particularly if you are unsure what specialised database to use with your topic
A: Specialised databases: They may include results not found in FindMore They provide more focused results.
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E-Newspapers
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FactivaCovers major national & international newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times & the Straits Times.Includes selected full texts & abstracts of newswires, industry publications, websites, company reports …
Let’s Search… Commercialization of romantic
relationships: Valentine’s Day in AsiaTopic
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Identify Keywords
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Search Factiva
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Commercial* AND (love OR romance OR romantic) AND valentine’s
Enter the wildcard symbol (asterisk) to search for words such as commercialization, commercialised, commercials, commercializing, etc.
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Install Find It! @NUS Libraries in GS
Installation instructions
http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/googlescholarlinks
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Find IT! links appear on the right panel.
Click to view full-texts
After installing Find It! in GS
Proxy Bookmarklet1. Click on either one of these links:
Hormonal changes when falling in love Love: What Is It, Why Does It Matter, and How Does It Operat
e?
2. To view full-texts, you may be prompted to pay! Solution: Install the Proxy Bookmarklet
On the page that requires payment, click on the bookmarklet that you installed in your Favorites
The NUS proxy will be auto inserted into the article URL You can then access full texts if the journal is available in
NUS Libraries
3. Note: NUS Libraries do not have subscription to every online article.
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