Phil/Soc
202
“Library
Research”
Topic:
Major Ideas & Issues in Education
Monday,
September 26, 2011
Prof.
Di Su
Research Assignment:
Provide three peer-reviewed academic sources
Compile an annotated bibliography
Library Resources
York College Library’s Homepage
URL: http://www.york.cuny.edu/library
Articles (electronic)
Main Page
URL: http://www.york.cuny.edu/library/reference-databases/full-text-databases
Recommended databases for this topic:
- Education Full Text (
- Education Journals (ProQuest)
- Education Research Complete (EBSCO)
- ERIC (EBSCO)
Search
Keyword
Boolean Logic Operator – AND OR NOT
Truncation - ? *
Nesting – (…)
Sample search statement:
- (gender differences) and (workplace or job)
- (gender differences) and (perceptions)
Cite (APA Style)
Use database’s built-in citing function
RefWorks (bibliography tool)
URL: https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/login.asp?WNCLang=false
Group code (case sensitive): RWYorkC
Sample Topics
Class Size
Charter Schools
Data Analysis
Educational Vouchers
Role of Local School Boards
School-Business Relationships
School Dropouts
School Leadership
School Safety
School Uniforms and Dress Codes
Scientific Research
Standards and Accountability
Student Motivation
Whole-School Reform
Created: 9/14/2011 Updated: 9/15/2011
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