English 1020: Composition. January 26, 2010 Presented by Hannah Evans

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1 English 1020: Composition January 26, 2010 Presented by Hannah Evans

2 Agenda Topic Development Keywords Background Research Library Resources Research Assistance Information Literacy Exam

3 Using the Clickers Turn the clickers on by selecting menu twice Do not change the channel When not in use, the clickers are blank

4 Using the Clickers You can only vote when the poll is open To vote, press the letter or number that indicates the response you wish to make A checkmark briefly appears when your vote registers The receiver will only count your vote once when a question is open

5 E_G_I_H N L S 2. X M G 3. P W N 4. K K Z

6 Topic Development Comparative Essay identify the similarities and differences between two related subjects Use the Developing your topic and keywords worksheet to define your topic and begin locating information

7 1. Yes 2. No Have you chosen a topic for your comparative essay? 3. Still deciding/ maybe

8 Topic Development Example topic: censorship in books

9 Have you listed things/facts you think you know about your 1. Yes 2. No topic?

10 Topic Development Things/facts about censorship in books: 1. Public library users sometimes raise issues with books the library carries or where they are displayed 2. A censored edition of Mark Twain s Huckleberry Finn was recently published 3. Censorship can include altering a book s content or making it unavailable 4. There is a banned books list published every year 5. Many classics and popular books have been censored or banned in the past

11 Have you developed questions about your topic? 1. Yes 2. No

12 Topic Development Questions about censorship in books: 1. What are different forms of censorship? 2. What people or groups are for censorship and why? 3. What people or groups are against censorship and why? 4. What roles do schools and parents play in supporting or defending against censorship? 5. How are libraries and bookstores involved in the censorship debate?

13 1. Yes 2. No Have you founds keywords related to your topic?

14 Keywords Specific words chosen by a researcher in order to find material in the library catalog, a database, or another online resource Keywords help to better focus your search, save time, and find a variety of materials relevant to your topic

15 Keywords Start with your prior knowledge of your topic Brainstorm similar words, broader terms, narrower terms, and related words based on what you think you already know

16 Keywords Use prior knowledge to create keywords related to your topic. Censorship: Parental advisory Explicit content Sensitive material Objectionable Prohibited Intellectual freedom Suppressed Edited

17 Keywords Refer to your facts and questions to come up with keywords There is a banned books list published every year What roles do schools and parents play in supporting or defending against censorship?

18 Keywords Google Wonder Wheel click on show search tools on the left side of the screen to view after entering a search topic

19 Keywords Other resources for finding keywords Background research Textbooks Articles and databases Broadcasts/podcasts Bibliographies Thesauri

20 Was it difficult finding keywords on your topic? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Somewhat

21 Keywords Use the chart in your handout to organize and keep track of your keywords Topic Similar Words Broader Terms Narrower Terms Related Words Synonyms, another name, spelling variation Use when you aren t finding enough info Use when you are finding too much info Related to the paper or a certain aspect of it Censorship in books Suppressed Objectionable material Banned books, parental advisory Intellectual freedom

22 Was it difficult to fill out the keyword chart? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Somewhat

23 Background Research After finding keywords, begin doing background research in order to: Provide an overview of your topic Become familiar with your topic Identify important facts related to your topic Refine your topic Find bibliographies that lead to more sources Locate more keywords

24 Background Research Can be found in: Textbooks Dictionaries General encyclopedias Subject-specific encyclopedias Article databases

25 Library Resources Library website: LibGuides Databases Library catalog And more!

26 Library Resources LibGuides Subject Guides contain information on a variety of topics Research Guides assist with specific library and research tools. Visit The Research Process: A Step- By-Step Guide for information on conducting research and using MLA: jwudenver.libguides.com/researchprocess Class Guides information on specific courses. Locate ENG1020 to find the guide for your current class: ENG1020

27 Library Resources Databases available online 24/7. Click on Databases by Subject to find databases relevant to your topic and use keywords to search within databases Academic Search Premier general database containing articles on almost any academic subject Opposing Viewpoints in Context current event topics and controversial social issues supported by statistical tables, primary sources, government publications, images, and magazine & newspaper articles

28 Library Resources Using Boolean operators to search databases Banned books AND schools Banned books OR schools Banned books NOT schools

29 Library Resources Library catalog - Use to locate physical materials such as books, magazines, periodicals, etc. Organized by Library of Congress Classification Shared with other libraries mainly on the East coast, but searches can be limited to Denver location only

30 Research Assistance Visit the information desk Call LibGuides chat located on the library website

31 How are you most likely to contact the library for research assistance? 1. Information desk/ in person Call 4. Chat

32 Do you feel prepared to begin research on your comparative 1. Yes 2. Mostly, but I still have a few questions 3. No, I need more help! essay?

33 Do you feel like you have a better 1. Yes understanding of how to do research in the library? 2. Mostly, but I still have a few questions 3. No, I need more help!

34 Information Literacy Exam The purpose of today s test is to: evaluate your ability to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information Accreditation requirement Influence library instruction and research assignments Create life long learners

35 Information Literacy Exam Please Note: If you score a 60% or below, or take the exam in less than 12 minutes, you will be required to retake the exam.