When looking for information, one of the first steps is to develop …
When looking for information, one of the first steps is to develop a research question to figure out the scope of what exactly is needed. In this lesson, students will explore what it takes to narrow a search in order to find the best information.
Academic research articles have a structure and language that is different from …
Academic research articles have a structure and language that is different from our other reading materials such as textbooks. This lesson can help students new to academic research understand these differences and learn strategies for finding information in such articles.
By combining a range of research outputs, including articles, grants, patents, and …
By combining a range of research outputs, including articles, grants, patents, and clinical trials, Dimensions is a state-of-the-art academic database that aims to enhance research discovery and evaluation. This study examines the search methods used in Dimensions, highlighting its user-friendly interface, comprehensive publishing database, and advanced contextual search capabilities. Through features that connect related outputs and provide analytical views that gather relevant data, the platform allows users to explore the relationships among research entities. Additionally, Dimensions offers both free and subscription-based options; the latter offers more sophisticated tools for in-depth research. Dimensions helps researchers and evaluators make well-informed decisions in academic contexts by encouraging a comprehensive grasp of the research ecosystem.
The Search Strategies lesson is mapped to the Searching as Strategic Exploration …
The Search Strategies lesson is mapped to the Searching as Strategic Exploration Frame and introduces the concept of strategic searching in order to use search tools more effectively. By understanding strategic searching techniques, students will be able to not only compose an initial search query, but will be able to refine and revise their search in order to locate relevant sources. In this lesson students will learn how to:
Identify keywords and search terms Strategically combine search terms using Boolean operators and punctuation Evaluate search results to apply useful search refinements
Searching as Information Literacy: Unpacking the ACRL Frame of Searching as Strategic …
Searching as Information Literacy: Unpacking the ACRL Frame of Searching as Strategic Exploration is an OER that includes a podcast, blog and associated exercise. Three University of Ottawa librarians are interviewed on search challenges they have encountered and their proposed search strategies as it relates to the ACRL framework: Searching as Strategic Exploration.
Interview 1: Thinking Outside the Box
Interview 2: Selecting Appropriate and Relevant Search Terms
Interview 3: Rethinking the Value of Google
Created by students in ISI 6372 Information Literacy at the University of Ottawa, Winter 2020.
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