Each week the library will be asking you, our patrons, a different question. This is an informal poll to see what you have to say about certain aspects of the library or information related issues. Look for a new question every week and let us know what you think…
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To Avoid Plagiarism
- Take clear, accurate notes about where you found specific ideas.
- Write down the complete citation information for each item you use.
- Use quotation marks when directly stating another person’s words.
- Always credit original authors for their information and ideas.
- Write down the complete citation information for each item you use.
- Use quotation marks when directly stating another person’s words.
- Always credit original authors for their information and ideas.
Internet Typology Quiz
Take the 10 question Internet Topology Quiz to see how you use the internet. Pew Internet & American Life Project takes the results of the quizzes and produces reports on the impact of the internet in our lives. See what they are saying about college students. What kind of user are you? – Let us know.
Remember to Evaluate Your Sources
Use the “AVOCADO” criteria developed by University of South Alabama Biomedical Library to evaluate more than just websites; apply it to other resources you may be using. AVOCADO stands for…
Accuracy
Value
Organization
Coverage
Authority
Date
Objectivity
If you have any questions about a source be sure to ask a librarian or your professor.
Accuracy
Value
Organization
Coverage
Authority
Date
Objectivity
If you have any questions about a source be sure to ask a librarian or your professor.
Trendy iPod Uses
The Online Education Database posted 100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better. This list is broken up into study guides, podcasts and more, tutorials, applications, more downloads, classroom help, iPod learning support, tools and sites, iTunesU, and miscellaneous. Many of the websites they recommend sell the products, but some do have free sections. Here are my top 15.
How to Find a Subject Specific Database
From Journal Articles and Databases , scroll down to the browse databases by subject box to get a full listing of databases in your subject area. Or on the right side, browse by type, if you are looking for a specific type of resource.
Use the database features to your advantage. When in Ebsco databases, use the drop down menu below the search fields to search in multiple databases at once. For example, if you are doing a paper in Psychology, check Academic Search Premier, PsycARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and PsycINFO to search the four databases at once.
Use the database features to your advantage. When in Ebsco databases, use the drop down menu below the search fields to search in multiple databases at once. For example, if you are doing a paper in Psychology, check Academic Search Premier, PsycARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and PsycINFO to search the four databases at once.
Popular Reading Collection
Need a break from reading textbooks? Check out one of the paperbacks from our new popular reading collection for some relaxing reading. This new collection is located near HL108, and a list of titles is available in the course reserves under the professor name “Popular Reading”.
How Do I….? Fall 2007 Workshop Series
Hamersly Library is conducting a series of workshops to help you more efficiently and effectively use the library for your studies, research, and other tasks. Please see the How Do I …? Library Workshops page for topics and their descriptions. Or email Breanna Weston at westonb@wou.edu.
2007 Commencement DVDs for sale
The 2007 ceremony will be available on DVD ($25) or VHS tape ($20) in a presentation case. Ceremonies since 1987 may also be ordered. Order forms are also available at http://www.wou.edu/library/vps; forms with payment can be mailed to WOU Video Production Services.