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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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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

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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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