Sunday, May 26, 2013

Brundage Chapter 3

Students have a variety of ways in which to seek their sources. The most beneficial is the library. Here, students can use the OPAC electronic filing system to locate works relevant to their topic. When sources have been acquired, it is imperative that students maintain a working bibliography of their sources.

Databases such as JSTOR and WilsonWeb are also among the list of Brundage's valuable resources. Here, researchers can find scholarly journals and articles related to their topic. The internet itself also contains a wealth of information however, researchers must be cautious as to what is returned within the search results and try to critically assess the websites description.

How can students tell if a website that they have encountered contains viable information?

There are a variety of ways to search OPAC for materials related to a topic. What are some of the most effective ways to make sure that you don't "stray" from what you are looking for?

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