Library Workshop Outline

• Why use a library?   Class Assignment
  
  
• Designing a Search Strategy
  Creating Keywords/Using Connectors
  
  
• Reference Sources (Background Help)
  
  
• Finding Library Resources
  
• UW Libraries Home Page
Finding Articles

• America: History & Life [Citation and abstracts with some links to Fulltext] (UW campus use only)
• Chicano Database [Citation with some links to Fulltext] (UW campus use only)
• Expanded Academic Index [Citations with some links to Fulltext] (UW campus only)
• Proquest Databases : Ethnic Newswatch and Research Library Complete [Fulltext](UW campus use only)


• Additional Library Resources
  
• Evaluating Sources & Strategy will help you answer the following questions:
  Am I finding the right information? Who may have done research on your topic? How authoritative are your sources? Can I trust the information I've found?
• Ethnic Studies Resources developed by Harry Murphy.
• Latin American Studies Resources developed by Linda DiBiase.


• Additional Help
• Research 101 is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills.
• Student Consultations designed for UW students needing assistance with course- and degree-related projects and assignments.
• Odegaard Writing Center is a service to improve undergraduate writing skills.
• Activate your Library Account & Create a Pin to access information about your library account.
• Connecting to Library Databases from Home provides tips for remote access to library resources.

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