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Finding research materials in LOIS and library databases ENGWR 300 (Hansen), Fall 2008 Jeff Karlsen, LRC Librarian

Doing research in LOIS and text databases: Getting started ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

SCC Library Home Page: Gateway to Books and Articles http://scc.losrios.edu/~library

Using LOIS: beginning the search ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LOIS Reading a LOIS record Good subject headings; click on one to see more books on the same topic Your keywords are highlighted

LOIS Search by Keyword, or Subject? ,[object Object],Subjects: fewer results, more precise

The Next Step ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Important search tips: Boolean logic AND finds only those materials that contain BOTH terms OR finds materials that use EITHER term (more results) NOT (sometimes AND NOT ) finds articles that contain one term, but not the other. politic* AND corrupt* corporat* OR business* corrupt* NOT africa*

Databases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

CQ Researcher: In-depth reports reasonably current information Start with simple keyword search

JSTOR: Advanced Search screen Leave unchecked JSTOR has lots of reviews

Academic Search Premier: Advanced Search screen check these if you’re not getting enough results (and)

Questions? Need more help? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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