SOCI 203
library research workshop
http://bit.do/soci203
expectations & assumptions
what they are &
how to usE them:
- Sofia Discovery tool
- Library Databases:
multi-subject vs. subject-specific
stuff you're supposed to know
how to find &
use in your papers:
- books and book chapters
- scholarly journal articles
how to avoid/eliminate:
- Wikipedia
how to cite & format your references with:
- APA
- MLA
- ASA
citation styles
also called peer-reviewed / academic / refereed
(even though it has the best basic info!)
stuff you're also supposed to know
How to make sure it's sociological
What do YOU think about all this?
tell me here:
- How to use the Sofia Discovery tool to ACCESS online resources
- How to use the Sofia Discovery tool to SEARCH for a TOPIC
- How to find multi-subject or SUBJECT-SPECIFIC Library Databases
- How to properly enter your KEYWORDS in Library Databases
- How to make sure an article is SCHOLARLY / peer-reviewed / academic
- How to FORMAT your references using CITATION STYLES
- How to find useful ALTERNATIVES TO WIKIPEDIA for your papers
- How to get library HELP and ASK QUESTIONS?
- YOU SAID________________________________________
OUR Agenda
Search for library books, ebooks, articles and films
what if the library doesn't have it ONLINE?
Search for books and ebooks
request/reserve a book and pick it up later....
or request a CHAPTER scan online!
what if the library DOESN'T have it?
search for it in any library worldwide...
... and simply request it!
another way to search worldwide:
set your search options on the left
CONFUSED? Still not sure whether we have it or not?
Citation Style Guides:
APA, MLA,Chicago...
Resources & Services for ALL
JUST FOR yOU
(ASA)
Getting help
SUBJECT LIBRARIAN
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AskUs desk: Mon 4-5, Tues 12-2, Fri 1-2
Tuesdays: Sociology Lab H-1132, 3-5 pm
susie.breier@concordia.ca
still unsure or CONFUSED ?
susie.breier@concordia.ca
Find me on "ZOOM WITH A LIBRARIAN": Wednesdays 1-3
or schedule an appointment with me
your subject librarian
stuff we might have discussed
FInd sociological articles: SocINDEX
find KNOWN ITEMS:
SOFIA Discovery TOOL
Find sociological definitions & background info:
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
backup of older SOCI 203 - Concordia Libraries
By susie breier
backup of older SOCI 203 - Concordia Libraries
Concordia Libraries slides for SOCI 203
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