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 (Wilson)

- 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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