Table of Contents
 Searchpath Introduction
Splash Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will Help
Choice Page (choose modules)
 Module 1: Choosing the Best Tools
Introduction
What type of resource do you use?
How are you able to find these materials?
When to use books
Reference books
Should you use encyclopedias?
Circulating books
Non-print
Periodicals
Newspapers
Magazines
Scholarly journals
Selecting sources
Start with the DCCC Library
Starting with the Web
The Internet and the Web
Best uses for the Web
Thinking about your sources
End of module 1
Module 1 Quiz
 Module 2: Choosing a Topic
Introduction
Searching for a topic: Sources to consult
Narrowing your topic
Subtopics and narrow focuses
Brainstorming keywords
Your brainstorming terms
Searching in the online catalog
Keyword versus subject searching
Online database keyword searching
Combining keywords for searching
Keyword phrases
Online article databases
End of module 2
Module 2 Quiz
 Module 3: Finding Books
Introduction
What is a catalog?
Where is the DCCC online catalog?
Types of books in the DCCC online catalog
Textbooks
Types of searches in the DCCC online catalog
General keyword searches are the broadest
What do you find in the book record
What information is in the "show details"?
Test your ability to read a book record
Subject searching in the DCCC library catalog
Why use a subject search?
Practicing a subject search
Finding a book by a particular author
Finding a book by it's title
Practicing a title search
Understanding call numbers
Locating books on the shelves
When you have the book in your hand
End of module 3
Module 3 Quiz
 Module 4: Finding Articles
Introduction
What are periodicals?
Popular magazines vs scholarly journals
Finding articles in periodicals
Ebsco
Choosing databases in Ebsco
The database search screen
Using keywords to search
Keyword rules
List of citations
Choosing an article from the list
Advanced search
Newsbank
Keywords in Newsbank
Limits in Newsbank
End of module 4
Module 4 Quiz
 Module 5: Searching the Web
Introduction
About the Web
What is the Internet
Groups on the Web
URLs
Domain names
Some myths about the Internet
Myth 1 : Everything is now available on the Web
Myth 2: Everything is free on the Web
Myth 3: The Web is easy to use
Using Web sources for research
Free or fee Web?
Locate it on the Web
Search engines
Search engine results
Internet dog cartoon
Judging what you find
You be the judge
Explanation A
Explanation B
End of module 5
Module 5 Quiz
 Module 6: Citing Sources
Introduction
Where did you get your idea?
Citations: What are they?
Parts of a citation
Citing your sources
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's your call!
Five tips for avoiding plagiarism
Turning Ebsco citations into MLA format
Giving credit within your paper
End of module 6
Module 6 Quiz
 Module 7: Evaluating Articles
Introduction
Full text articles
Questions to ask yourself
Read the abstract
Compare these articles
What makes an article"right"
End of module 7
Module 7 Quiz
Appendices & Documentation
Glossary of Library Terms (glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
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