Library Research: A BU STH Library Guide
Published on May 09, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. Find Background Information (after Googling, of course).
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Encyclopedias! Some (like Oxford Reference) are available online on our "e-resources page" or...
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...available in library! For subject encyclopedias,, search "subject" + encyclopedia
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Try adding more to your search (e.g. "Elijah fire"). Still a lot of results (1,000+), but a little better!
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Use filters on the left side (book or journal?, subject, library, date, author)...
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...and above (peer-reviewed journal, available online, etc.)
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Find the perfect source? Use subject headings under "More Information" to find like books!
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Is it a book on our shelf? Books on similar subjects are shelved together, so browse!
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Use the footnotes of a helpful source to find more information, too!
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Maybe BU doesn't have what you need...but see our "Resources from Other Libraries" page under For Students on ways to get it!
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3. Finding Journal Articles
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Many of our available online journal articles are discoverable through our catalog.
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Not all articles are on our catalog, however. Search our databases (like ATLA Religion, a large collection of journal articles about religion) on the e-resources page!
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Maybe we don't have access to the perfect article you need. Learn to request from another library on our "Request Resources from Other Libraries" page.
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When wondering if you should use a source, consider the following...
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Is the author credible? Is there bias? Is the publisher respected? Is it an academic publisher (or is that even needed for your paper?)
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Is the info backed up by facts? Current? Are there typos? Is the site constantly being changed?
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5. Cite Your Sources
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Give credit where it is due! Check our Plagiarism Workshop under "Workshops and Tutorials" and "Cite Your Sources" page under For Students.
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Remember, friendly librarians are always willing to help!
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Sweet Relief!
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