EDUC 601: Educational Research Viterbo University Library – Summer 2013
EDUC 601: Educational ResearchViterbo University Library – Summer 2013
TODAY’S GOALS:1. Develop, use, and refine search strategies to
locate peer-reviewed research articles related to your topic.
2. Request articles with ILLiad.
3. Organize your research with RefWorks.
GOAL ONE: SEARCHING FOR PEER-REVIEWED, PRIMARY RESEARCH ARTICLES
What you need:
• Research articles (studies)
• Peer-reviewed (refereed)
• Published recently (within 5 years)
Where you’ll find these:
• Academic journals (print and online)
• Books (rarely)
• Government publications
Primary Research:Researcher(s) conducts an original study to collect new data and reports on the findings.
Secondary Research:Author provides an overview, review and/or interprets existing information.
What is Primary Research?
WHY PEER-REVIEWED?
Review Committee
Author
Editor
Published!
TIME SAVER: Scan this Citation to Decide if it’s Primary or Secondary
TIME SAVER: Primary or Secondary?
WHAT IS “RELATED” RESEARCH?You need to locate articles related to your topic. This means they do not have to match your exact topic:
• Research question: Does student writing (journaling) improve writing skills?
• Age: Middle School
Broader concepts: writing skills, writing activities, student improvement
Narrower concepts: journaling, free writing
Additional concepts: writing, journaling, free writing, academic improvement, teaching methods for writing improvement
Most of these concepts can be worked into acceptable article searches.
Available Research
Your Research Question
Related Research: Concept A
Study Methodologies
Related Research: Concept B
Ways to Develop Keywords: Visual Brainstorming
adolescentssecondary education
Grade 7
diaries
student journals
journal writing
middle schoolwriting exercises
Writing skills
writing processes
creative writing, beginning writing
teaching methods
learning strategies
Database Search: “writing skills” and “teaching methods” and “secondary”
Writing
Find Research Articles at Viterbo University
TWO WAYS TO SEARCH: KEYWORD VS. SUBJECT
Keywords
• Common language• Tip: Use single words or
short phrases
Subject Headings
• Formal language• Refer to the “thesaurus” • Tip: Grab subjects from other
articles
Sample
Your subject: Reading
Age of students: Third Grade
Study Summary: How do book clubs influence reading skills?
Keywords: reading, participation, effect, third graders, primary, elementary, comprehension
Subjects (from database):
• LITERACY education• EDUCATION, elementary• BOOKS & reading• LITERACY• CHILDREN• BOOK clubs (discussion groups)
Results: Good results with
keywords (casual language).
More focused results with subject terms (formal language).
REFINE: LIMIT YOUR RESULTS
ERIC Limits: Advanced
Database have “limiters” to help with peer-reviewed, primary, etc.
GOAL TWO: USINGWhat is ILLiad?
• The library uses a program called ILLiad to request materials from other libraries.
When to Use ILLiad
• If you do not locate a full-text article online, use your ILLiad account. Articles will take approximately 2-5 days to arrive electronically.
Note on Books
• If Viterbo does not own the book, your local public library can often get it faster. We can help you, but it will take longer and you will have the book for less time.
Note on Dissertations
• If you would like to request a dissertation, please remember that it is not peer-reviewed. Also, it may be difficult to find older dissertations as most libraries will not lend them.
ILLiad Guidelines and Instructions: http://www.viterbo.edu/library1.aspx?id=10284
WHEN TO USE ILLIADTutorial: http://archives.exchange.viterbo.edu/media/pdf/video/trackingdownfulltext.swf
1. When searching databases, if you don’t see a link to “fulltext,” “PDF,” or “linked fulltext,” click on “360 Link to Full Text.”
2. If you still are not able to retrieve your article, request it through ILLiad.
GOAL THREE: USING
• Official RefWorks Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/user/ProQuestRefWorks#p/c/0/MuVb9j0mX6Y
What is RefWorks?RefWorks is a citation management program that helps you organize your research. You may import articles from databases, create a work cited list, and get help formatting an APA-style paper.
Access RefWorks through the library’s webpage using the EDUC 601 Subject Guide or the “Database Search” tab from the main page.
CONTACT US!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 608-796-3270
Web Page: www.viterbo.edu/library
Database Access: Use your VU login and
password. If you have trouble, please
contact us for alternative login tips.