plsc comparative politics
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Annotated Bibliography & Research Strategies
Traci Welch Moritz
Public Services
Librarian
Assistant Professor
Comparative PoliticsConflict
ResolutionDemocracies
What today is all about
0Aid in constructing research strategy for finding resources for annotated bibliography
0Find resources in library catalog and databases available
0Everything shown today is available at Research Guide for Comparative Politics
To get you
started
Research Guide
Writing an analytical research paper
DO:0Exploring the topic0Research the topic0Explain the topic0Critically evaluate0Use primary and
secondary resources
DO NOT:0Take a stance0Be persuasive0Worry about your
definitive research question too soon
Ask a question
What do I do first?Take a look at your topic and identify key
search terms, Ask a question.Most databases now use an implied Boolean
logic search scheme so a keyword search will get you started.
Boolean logic is the use of AND, NOT, OR to narrow or expand your search
See Research Guide
WHO CARES?
Research Strategy
• Start big doing background reading
• Narrow your topic for a more focused product
• Research narrowed topic using subject specific databases
• Keep track of bibliographic citations to avoid trouble down the road.
Ask a question
Annotated Bibliography
0Allows you to see what is out there
0Helps you narrow your topic and discard any irrelevant materials
0Aids in developing the thesis 0Makes you a better scholar
Managing Information - RefWorks
0Licensed state-wide, access free to Ohio students for the rest of your life!
0See: http://0-www.refworks.com.polar.onu.edu/
0Write n’ Cite interfaces with MS Word0Excellent Tutorials0Help available at Heterick 0Research Guide for HONR 231 for
instructions on how to get your free-for-a-life-time account
Bibliographic Citation Software
REFWORKS
What do I do next?Use library resources to continue your background research.
FIND A BOOK∞POLAR
• Looks in several locations (usually subject, article title, abstracts or contents)
• Does not require an exact match• Generates comparatively large number of hits (not precise)
• Good if you are not familiar with terminology
• Look for the same or similar words which keep appearing
FIND A BOOK∞POLAR
• Looks in one place – subject• Usually requires an exact match between your term and a pre-set list of terms
• Precise• Can be used after keyword search has identified specific subjects
FIND A BOOK∞POLAR
• See Research Guide for suggestions• Click on the “Find Similar Items” link
found on each item record
Find a Book∞OhioLink0Materials owned by all Ohio colleges,
universities, several public libraries0Ca. 10 million items0Link from POLAR permits you to submit
requests. Available from Heterick home page0Most requests arrive in 3-5 working days0No charge 0Limited to 100 items at a time0MAY RENEW UP TO 4 TIMES
Google and Wikipedia aren’t intrinsically evil, just use them for the correct purpose in your research.
Internet Tools
Google Scholar
ONU buysFull-textdatabase
OhioLINKPermits
Google tolink to full-text
Google asksto link tocontent
ONU user sees licensed full-textarticles
Run Google ScholarSearch
Note: If working offcampus please see the “google scholar” tab at the Research Guide for information on how to set your “scholar preferences”
Internet Tools
Critically analyzing web sources
0What? is the page/site about0Who? created and maintains this site0Where? Is the information coming from 0Why? Is the information presented on the web 0When? Was the page created or last updated0How? Accurate or credible is the page
Used with permission by the library staff at Wisconsin
Primary v. SecondaryPrimary Secondary
0 In the humanities, a primary source could be defined as something that was created either during the time period being studied or afterward by individuals reflecting on their involvement in the events of that time.
0 Secondary Sources analyze or interpret an historical event or artistic work. Secondary sources often base their theories and arguments on the direct evidence found in primary sources. A secondary work for a subject is one that discusses the subject but is written after the time contemporary with it.
Primary Sources: Definitions. Lafayette College Libraries & Academic Information Resources. <http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~library/guides/primarysources/definitions.html>
Accessed August 8, 2007.
Secondary Sources defined. Ellen George. University of British Columbia Library http://toby.library.ubc.ca/webpage/webpage.cfm?id=579#footnotes1>.Access August 8, 2007
What do I do next?Use databases to find articles based on your
search strategy
Find an Article
0Periodical means the same as Magazine
Usually magazines are more “popular”
0JournalsScholarly or ProfessionalPeer reviewed See Research Guide
for HONR 231 for this and other Handouts
Research Tools∞Databases
0Often tools for locating journal and newspaper articles
0Most are subject-specific – some multi-disciplinary
0Many give access to full text of articles0Heterick has over 250
0Over 20,000 journals indexed, most are full text
0Divided by subject area offered at ONU
0Begin with a general database, 0Academic Search Complete0JSTOR
Research Tools∞Databases
A. Academic Search CompleteB. JSTORC. Lexis-NexisD. Worldwide Political Science
AbstractsE. International Political Science
Abstracts
Research Tools∞Databases
General Database
Scholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
Academic Search Complete
General Database
Scholarly journals, peer reviewed articles
JSTOR
Newspapers at Heterick 0 Ada Herald0 Akron Beacon Journal0 The Blade -- Toledo0 Chicago Tribune0 Chronicle of Higher Education0 Cincinnati Enquirer0 Columbus Dispatch0 Courier -- Findlay0 Courier Journal -- Louisville0 Dayton Daily News0 Kenton Times0 Lima News0 Los Angeles Times0 New York Times0 Plain Dealer -- Cleveland0 Wall Street Journal0 Washington Post
0 Until microform arrives0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 Until microform arrives0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 30 days0 Until microform arrives0 30 days0 Until microform arrives0 30 days
Lexis Nexis Academic Wall Street Journal Historical New York Times Newspaper databases at HML
Subject Specific Database
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
0Use when you need a book or article that is not available online, not owned by ONU or available via OhioLINK
0No charge/ limit on requests0Most requests take 5-7 days to fill0Use ILL form on library web pages.
QUESTIONS?
0Ask at the Reference Desk0Phone the Reference Desk – 21850Contact us by E-mail
[email protected] 0Use Chat Help feature or the IM
