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Table
of Contents
Introduction
Splash
Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help
Choice Page (choose modules)
Module 1:
Starting Smart
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting
Sources
Starting with the Library
The Library: Quality over Quantity
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"
Quiz
Module 2:
Choosing a Topic
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Databases
Types
of Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
End of "Choosing a Topic"
Quiz
Module 3: Using the Kent Library Catalog
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Where's the Kent Library Catalog
About the Kent Library Catalog
A Kent Library Catalog Book
Record
Ways to Search in the Kent Library Catalog
Keyword Search
Practice Searching for Books and Journals
E-Journal Portal
Subject Searching in the Kent Library Catalog
Course Reserves Search
Where to Find a Book or Print Journal
Checking Out a Book
View Your Record
End of "Using the Kent Library Catalog"
Quiz
Module 4:
Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly
Journals
Popular
Magazines
Scholarly
Journals
E Journal Portal
What Next? Print Journals
Why Use a Database?
What does a result list give me?
Two Types of Databases - General Databases
Two Types of Databases - Subject Databases
Full Text
Look for Full Text Feature
Print & Email Articles
Where do I Find Databases?
Databases A-Z, Databases by
Subject
Get Ready to Search
(A Sample Search)
Practice Searching a Database
Try Searching
your Own Topic
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
 Module
5: Using the Web
Introduction
- Skills to be learned
About the Web
To
Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining
Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
Explanations for You Be the
Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
Quiz
 Module
6: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style
guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call
(examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And
Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath
Quiz
Appendices
& Documentation
Terms
(glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
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