Library Orientation 8: CQ Researcher
Overview
Part 8 of 15.
Introduces the database CQ Researcher. Includes outlines for an assignment and a quiz.
Welcome
You may want to put your contact information under "Resources."
Introduction
CQ Researcher is the Sage database of the Congressional Quarterly, a publication that is aimed at providing members of Congress up-to-date and well-researched information on topics in the news and current events.
Module Objectives
- Successfully use CQ Researcher to find an appropriate resource.
- Create a single annotated bibliography entry based on a resource obtained from CQ Researcher.
Readings and Resources
Library eResources Web Page: https://www.sheltonstate.edu/instruction-workforce-development/library-services/eresources/
Readings and Videos
Shelton State subscribes to CQ Researcher to provide students with research on current event topics. This resource is great for current event papers and argument papers.
To access CQ Researcher:
- From the library's main web site, select eResources from the tiled menu or the left-hand menu.
- Select CQ Researcher from the list.
- Your MyShelton credentials will be required for access.
CQ Researcher allows you to search by keyword or by browsing, which makes it perfect if you need help selecting a topic.
Two important points:
- If you are planning to share an item, be sure to use the share option and not the URL from the address bar, which will expire.
- The works cited options contain all of the information you will need to make a citation; however, check the suggested option against whatever resource your instructor wants you to use for citation. There may be some slight differences and your instructor is always right.
Assignment
Restricting the student to the assignment submission module in your course management software is a second option.
Introduction
- This assignment will illustrate your ability to utilize CQ Researcher to find an appropriate academic research resource.
- Completing this assignment will give you one piece of your final annotated bibliography. Submissions will be graded and corrected versions can be used in your final assignment.
Objectives
Create an annotated MLA or APA citation for a resource you found on CQ Researcher.
Instructions
- Watch the videos and read the documentation in this module related to CQ Researcher.
- Navigate to CQ Researcher and search using the topic you chose in the discussion from Module 2.
- Select a resource that fits your topic and read or watch it.
- Using the citation tools provided, select the MLA or APA citation format and copy and paste the citation into the assignment. MLA or APA can be utilized, but be consistent. Use either MLA or APA consistently throughout this class.
- Write a brief paragraph that summarizes the resource.
- If you have trouble finding a resource, don't hesitate to contact your instructor.
Submission Requirements
This assignment can be submitted via email in the text of the message or as a PDF or MS Word attachment.
This assignment is worth 5 points.
2 points: Proper Citation Format
3 points: Annotation (spelling and grammar count)
Example
In your final document, the citation should have a hanging indent, as per the example of the final project. Different databases provide different citation styles, even within the database. Projects for subject-level courses will require you standardize your entries to suit the format that the instructor requires. For this project, you need only copy and paste the citation from the database.
MLA:
Lee, K. (1943). Civilian apparel. Editorial research reports 1943 (Vol. II), 1943, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre1943070900. Accessed 18 Aug. 2021.
With a focus on wartime rationing, this article delves into what clothing was rationed during World War II. I had no idea that yarn/wool for knitting purposes would also be rationed.
APA:
Lee, K. (1943). Civilian apparel. Editorial research reports 1943 (Vol. II). http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre1943070900
With a focus on wartime rationing, this article delves into what clothing was rationed during World War II. I had no idea that yarn/wool for knitting purposes would also be rationed.
Quiz
Change the instructions to fit your needs. Use the quiz module of your course management software to ask questions. Here are mine, but you will have to modify them to suit your own library requirements:
- CQ Researcher is available freely to everyone, like Google. FALSE
- CQ Researcher is full of research done for government bodies. TRUE
- CQ Researcher is only for English Literature research. FALSE
- CQ Researcher cannot be cited. FALSE
- CQ Researcher is browseable and searchable. TRUE
Introduction
This quiz will test your knowledge of CQ Researcher.
Objectives
- Confirm that you have retained key information about CQ Researcher.
Instructions
- There are 5 true-false questions.
- You have 15 minutes for this quiz.
- Please use the Chrome browser for best performance.
- Once you start the quiz, you must complete it; there are 2 attempts. You cannot save to return to later. If you log out, you cannot return to the quiz.
- The attempt with the highest score will be graded.