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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
Extra: The Information Cycle
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
Extra: Doing Research: An Introduction to the Concepts of Online
Searching
Module 3:
Finding Books
Introduction
- skills to be learned
The Process of Finding Books
Where's the Library Catalog?
About the Library Catalog
Library Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in the Library
Catalog
Words or Phrase Search
Practice Searching: Words or
Phrase, Title, Author Searches
Subject Searching in the Library
Catalog
Where to Find a Book
Where to Find a Book: Locations in the Library
Where to Find a Book: The Call Number and Finding it on the Shelf
Checking out a Book
Reserve Items
Your Library Account
Place a Hold on a Book that's at Las Positas or is Checked Out
What if the Item is Not in the
Catalog?
End of "Finding Books"
Quiz
Module 4:
Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular
Magazines or Scholarly Journals
Why Use a
Periodical Database?
What Will a Periodical
Database Do?
Two Types
of Periodical Article Databases - General
Two Types of Periodical Article
Databases- Subject
Where do I Find
The Databases?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Practice Searching a Database
Reading a Citation from the
Results List
Print/Email/Save Articles
Practice
Searching
What if Full Text is Not
Available?
Finding the
Periodical That Has Your Article
What Next?
Practice Searching the
Journal Portal
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
Extras
 Module
5: Using the Web
Introduction
- Skills to be learned
About the Web
To
Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Going Directly to a Site ("The
Known Source")
Special Message on Database
Generated URL's
Make Long URL's Manageable
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
Public WWW Sites Selected by
Librarians
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Where to Begin to Search
the Web
Developing a Search Strategy
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Reading Search Results
About "Sponsored Links"
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
The Challenges of the Web
You Must Evaluate What You Find
on the Web
Judging What You Find
Tutorial and Handouts on Evaluating
Web Pages
You Be the Judge!
Web 2.0: Wikis, Especially Wikipedia
Web 2.0: Blogs
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
Extras
 Module
6: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style
guides)
Citing Articles From
Databases
The Main Page URL
for Chabot Library's Databases
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
Extras
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
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