Part I: Research Journal – Books
- Where did you search for books?
- What search terms did you use and how did you adjust your strategy based on results? (include number of results for each search). What, if any, keywords or phrases did you add to your search menu based on the item records or content of the books?
- List the titles of three books that appeared to meet your research needs
- What book did you select and why?
- Briefly summarize the book and include a reference citation for the book you chose below.
- Evaluate the material selected. Is the material balanced, or does it reflect a specific point of view?
- Paraphrase a selection from the book that helps to answer one of your research questions utilizing an in-text citation. List the question(s) being addressed following the paraphrase.
Part II: Research Journal – Scholarly Journal Articles
- What database did you use to locate a scholarly journal article?
- What search terms did you use and how did you adjust your strategy based on results? (include number of results for each search). What, if any, keywords or phrases did you add to your search menu based on the item records or content of the articles?
- List the titles of three articles that appeared to meet your research needs.
- Which article did you select and why?
- Briefly summarize the article and include a reference citation for the article you chose below.
- Evaluate the material selected. Is the material balanced, or does it reflect a specific point of view?
- Paraphrase a selection from the article that helps to answer one of your research questions utilizing an in-text citation. List the question(s) being addressed following the paraphrase.
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