Research Methodology in the Arts
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Research Methodology in the Arts
- 1. Art Research Methodologies Spring 2011
- 4. E-books
- 5. DVD, VHS
- 6. WRLC
- 8. Bibliography History of Art (BHA)
- 9. Design & Applied Arts (DAAI)
- 11. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
- 15. Articles
- 17. ProQuest Research Library (British Journal of Photography)
- 18. JSTOR (Artibus et Historiae, ARTstor images)
- 20. Research Process DefineYour Topic DetermineYour Information Needs Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information Access Information using Technology Evaluate Information UseInformation Ethically
- 21. What are the 4 steps in the Research Process? 1. Pick a topic 2. Where to search (catalog, databases) 3. How to search (keywords) 4. How to get it (find the article) 5. Is what I found any good 6. Write the paper
- 22. Tips & Tricks State your topic as a question. Identify concepts. Narrow or broaden your topic. Keep a list of search terms that work for your topic & add as you go. Works whether you’re writing a brief paper or an in-depth research paper.
- 23. Find an image you want to explore? Artist: David MALANGI DAYMIRRINGU (Australia; Manharrngu people; 1927 – 1999) Title: Gurrmirringuthe Great Hunter [Manharrngu mortuary rite #1] 1969natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 111.0 h x 74.5 w cm Repository: National Gallery of Art, Australia For more information: http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=68078
- 24. Brainstorm: Search Terms David Malangi Bark, bark painting Australia, Australian…OR Oceanic Aboriginal, aborigine Funeral, burial, death Related searches: ceremony, beliefs, symbolism, iconography, imagery like berry trees and didgeridoo, culture, ancestors *Try as general searches & see what you find…
- 25. Let’s try searching… http://library.gmu.edu
- 26. Start with General Search & Then Refine Keyword: “bark painting” Example from Library Catalog Use similar approach in databases
- 27. Subject Headings Links Advantages: Refine your topic Narrow your focus Take search in new direction Find resources wouldn’t have found otherwise Databases offer similar features
- 29. Simplest search
- 30. Looks for records that match the words typed, not the ideas represented by the words
- 32. Uses subject headings for more refined results
- 33. Looks for records that match the ideas represented by the words.
- 36. More Search Strategies AND/OR/NOT Combine keywords to narrow/broaden your search AND— NARROWS YOUR SEARCH EX: Interior Design AND Color OR—EXPANDS YOUR SEARCH EX: Film or videoOR Wall paintings or murals NOT—LIMITS TERMS FROM SEARCH NOT Color Interior design AND Film Video Software Maya
- 37. Advantages of… Books Good for background information, timeline, definitions, etc. Length allow author to go more in-depth into a subject Articles More specialized searching Better for newer artists/designers (may not have books yet) More current information—more recently published
- 40. Getting the Article Step 1: Mason Link OR E-Journal Finder Check here first to see if your journal is available online. You'll need the full citation to find an article: 1) Title of Journal (Source) 2) Year 3) Volume/Issue, 4) Title of Article, 5) Author, 6) and Page Number. Step 2: Mason Library Catalog So you didn't find it in E-Journal Finder? We may own the print copy, so check the Mason Library Catalog for our print holdings. Hint: Click on "Journal Titles" before running your search. Step 3:WRLC Libraries Catalog (ALADIN) Still no luck? Try searching ALADIN, the Washington Research Library Consortium Catalog. This is a great service!! The article may be at GW or Georgetown, if they have it we can probably get it to you in about 2-days. Step 4: Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) Sometimes an article is harder to find. In this situation you should use InterLibrary Loan (ILL). ILL articles can come from anywhere -- around the state, country or world. Start your research early if you want to take advantage of this service.
- 42. Print AND Online
- 43. CRAAP Test:
- 44. Currency
- 45. Relevance
- 46. Authority
- 47. Accuracy
- 49. Citing Articles: Example of Works Cited from Art Full Text Articles cited in Chicago using the research database Art Full Text
- 50. Questions? Jenna Rinalducci Visual Arts Liaison Librarian jrinaldu@gmu.edu 703-993-3720 Other options Infoguides: http://infoguides.gmu.edu IM Reference Desk
Notas del editor
- Books– Can provide general overview OR detailed insight about your topicArticles—Access to different types of periodicals (articles, reports…)Primary Sources – Original records like letters, manuscripts, newspapers, interviews, photos, recordings, works of artReference Sources – From background information to images
- Whether artists statement or thesis, needs to be well researched & writtenEthically—artist statement to thesisDefineYour Topic (Identify main concepts; Narrow or broaden topic; List of search terms )DetermineYour Information Needs (how current, specific publication type)Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information (search strategies)Access Information using Technology (catalog, databases, web)Evaluate Information (print & electronic)UseInformation Ethically (cite sources)
- CRAAP Test:Currency—Is the information out-of-date? Relevance—Is the information on topic?Authority—Whowrote the information?Accuracy—Is the information correct?Purpose—Whatis the information intended to do? Educate? Persuade? Entertain?