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This document provides guidance on finding argument sources for a research topic. It discusses defining searchable keywords, identifying relevant databases, and learning advanced search techniques. The document outlines different types of sources - background, exhibit, argument, and method - and where to find each type. It suggests brainstorming keywords, identifying subject areas, practicing database searches, and using techniques like advanced search options and citations to find full-text sources. The overall aim is to help students effectively search databases and identify significant scholarship related to their research topic.

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Finding Argument Sources for Your Topic Nicole Branch, Instruction Librarian ENGL 2A Image courtesy of Flickr user throgers.
Today we will… • Define searchable keywords for your research topics • Identify & search relevant databases for argument sources on your topic • Learn advanced search techniques • Find significant works related to your topic Background image courtesy of Flickr user Paree.
BEAM Sources •Often factual information, used to provide contextBackground • Sources you analyze or use as evidence (the data you collect)Exhibit • Critical views and relevant scholarship related to the topic.Argument • Information about how to execute your research methodMethod
BEAM Sources •Often factual information, used to provide contextBackground • Sources you analyze or use as evidence (the data you collect)Exhibit • Critical views and relevant scholarship related to the topic.Argument • Information about how to execute your research methodMethod
Where will you find these sources? •Look for encyclopedia entries and background information in: •Reference sources (CREDO, Gale Virtual Reference, Wikipedia) •Newspapers & magazines •SCU Website Background • Look for data, examples and cultural artifacts in: • Your own research • Statistics sources (Statista, raw data) • Google Exhibit • Look for scholarly articles related to your topic in: • Academic databases • Google ScholarArgument • Look for scholarly articles about methods and theories in: • Academic databases • Books • Google Method
Image by Flickr user Lower Columbia College. Food security at SCUDefiningKeywords
Defining Research Elements • Food security at SCU – Food security and academic performance – Food security and diversity – Food security and retention – Food security and social belonging
Refining Keywords https://vimeo.com/85564795
Refining Keywords • Broader terms • Narrower Terms • Synonym Terms
Exercise 1 Brainstorm Keywords
Finding the conversation Image courtesy of Flickr user spyros papasyropoulos.
Databases & Disciplinary Sources
Image courtesy of Flickr user Christian Ostrosky Identify a Database
Select a Database
Identify Subject Areas • Define:  Food security & diversity • Identify subject areas or disciplines  Sociology  Education  Public Health  Ethnic Studies
Exercise 2 Identify Subject Areas
• AND/OR/NOT • Document types • Truncation * • Advanced search options • Citations & permalinks • Finding full text Search Tips
• Using the guide, select a database to begin searching • Use your brainstormed keywords to get started • Practice advanced search options Exercise 3: Hands-On Search
• Using Google Scholar Search for your topic Search for a specific article Find articles which are influential Exercise 4: Tracing the Conversation
Nicole Branch Instruction Librarian nbranch@scu.edu x5436 Questions?

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Finding Argument Sources

  • 1. Finding Argument Sources for Your Topic Nicole Branch, Instruction Librarian ENGL 2A Image courtesy of Flickr user throgers.
  • 2. Today we will… • Define searchable keywords for your research topics • Identify & search relevant databases for argument sources on your topic • Learn advanced search techniques • Find significant works related to your topic Background image courtesy of Flickr user Paree.
  • 3. BEAM Sources •Often factual information, used to provide contextBackground • Sources you analyze or use as evidence (the data you collect)Exhibit • Critical views and relevant scholarship related to the topic.Argument • Information about how to execute your research methodMethod
  • 4. BEAM Sources •Often factual information, used to provide contextBackground • Sources you analyze or use as evidence (the data you collect)Exhibit • Critical views and relevant scholarship related to the topic.Argument • Information about how to execute your research methodMethod
  • 5. Where will you find these sources? •Look for encyclopedia entries and background information in: •Reference sources (CREDO, Gale Virtual Reference, Wikipedia) •Newspapers & magazines •SCU Website Background • Look for data, examples and cultural artifacts in: • Your own research • Statistics sources (Statista, raw data) • Google Exhibit • Look for scholarly articles related to your topic in: • Academic databases • Google ScholarArgument • Look for scholarly articles about methods and theories in: • Academic databases • Books • Google Method
  • 6. Image by Flickr user Lower Columbia College. Food security at SCUDefiningKeywords
  • 7. Defining Research Elements • Food security at SCU – Food security and academic performance – Food security and diversity – Food security and retention – Food security and social belonging
  • 9. Refining Keywords • Broader terms • Narrower Terms • Synonym Terms
  • 11. Finding the conversation Image courtesy of Flickr user spyros papasyropoulos.
  • 13. Image courtesy of Flickr user Christian Ostrosky Identify a Database
  • 15. Identify Subject Areas • Define:  Food security & diversity • Identify subject areas or disciplines  Sociology  Education  Public Health  Ethnic Studies
  • 17. • AND/OR/NOT • Document types • Truncation * • Advanced search options • Citations & permalinks • Finding full text Search Tips
  • 18. • Using the guide, select a database to begin searching • Use your brainstormed keywords to get started • Practice advanced search options Exercise 3: Hands-On Search
  • 19. • Using Google Scholar Search for your topic Search for a specific article Find articles which are influential Exercise 4: Tracing the Conversation

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