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Table
of Contents
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"
The Quiz
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"
The Quiz
Module 3:
Using the TCU Library Online Catalog
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Where's the TCU Library
Catalog
About the TCU Library Catalog
Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in our
Catalog
Guided Keyword Search
Practice Searching
Finding a Book by Its Title
Finding a Book by Author
Journal Title Search
Subject Searching in the TCU
Library Catalog
Course Reserve Search
Where to Find a Book or Journal
Checking Out a Book
Your Library "My
Account"
End of "Using the TCU Library
Catalog"
Quiz
Module 4:
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?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Practice Searching an Index
To Find Journal in the Library
Practice
Searching
What Next?
Practice Searching the TCU Library Catalog
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
Module
5: Using 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
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
Module
6: Citing 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
The Quiz
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
Please note: This is a
modified version of the original Searchpath material © 2001-2002 by
the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University. Changes and
modifications: TCU Library
Reference Department - March 2003.
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