Anthr30A

Introduction to Library Research at the UCI Libraries

ANTHRPOLOGY 30A
Biomedicine:Law, Ethics and Practice
(Global Perspectives in Anthropology)

Students Selects Research Topic of Interest
~~Librarian TIPS~~

Make sure topic is interesting to you, focused enough to keep you on track, but broad enough
to find adequate information on the issue
Brainstorm for ideas- you may have to talk to others, i.e. your professor, if unsure
Read general background information on the topic
Exapmles:

MEDLINE plus -- for Health topics,

CQ Researche r -- for General topics

Define your topic as a focused research question
Formulate a thesis statement

How to Find Information on Your Research Topic at the UCI Libraries

Presentation by Linda Murphy, Science Reference Librarian

Learn How to use ANTPAC effeciently

See Library Tutorial

Understand Call Number Locations of Books & Journals at
UCI Langson Library & UCI Science Library

Conclusion/Summary
A Review of Basic Research Steps
       ~~Librarian TIPS~~

    Student Identifies Journal Database(s) to match research topic
    Study the Features and Search Techniques of the Database(s) of Choice
    Outline a search strategy & Search for Articles
    Critically evaluate the articles selects the most useful/relevant
    Read and Take Notes
    When writing the paper DO NOT plagiariaze
    Identify and Use a Style Manual of choice

LIBRARY INSTRUCTION Session

Pauline Manaka pdmanaka@uci.edu

& Linda Murphy lmurphy@uci.edu