Searchpath

Table of Contents

Introduction Introduction Module 4 Finding Articles
Module 1 Starting Smart Module 6Finding Newspapers
Module 2 Choosing a Topic Module 5 Using the Web
Module 3 Using Voyager: to find books, etc Module 6Citing Sources

introduction Introduction

Splash Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help

Choice Page (choose modules)

Module 1 Starting Smart

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources

Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"

Module 2 Choosing a Topic

Introduction - skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming

Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching

Types of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"

Module 3 Using Voyager

Introduction - skills to be learned
Why Use Books?
Finding Books
About Voyager
Voyager Book Record
Ways to Search in Voyager
Practice Searching
Subject Searching in Voyager
Making the most of Subject Searching
Another Use for Subject Searching
Guided Keyword Search
Course Reserve Search
Where to Find a Book
Checking Out a Book
My Library Account
Using Electronic Books
End of "Using Voyager"

Module 3 Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals

Why Use an Article Index?
What Will an Article Index Do?
Two Types of Indexes - General Indexes
Two Types of Indexes - Subject Indexes
Where do I Find Indexes?
Where do I Find Indexes 2?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)

Practice Searching a General Index
No Full Text? Using Linkfinder
Practice Searching a Subject Index
Find a particular journal or article

Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"

Finding Newspapers

Introduction - skills to be learned
Why Use Newspapers?

Where Can You Find Newspapers?  

Using Lexis Nexis to Find Newspapers

Practice Searching Lexis Nexis
End of Finding Newspapers

module 5Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to be learned
About the Web

To Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Blogs and Wikis
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"

module 6Citing Sources

Introduction - skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation

Citing Your Sources (style guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call (examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath

Appendices & Documentation

Terms (glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
yourSearchpath
Directory Description

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