This document provides steps for finding information for a scientific report. It outlines: 1) Getting started with your project by thinking of keywords and finding resources beyond Google through the library website and subject portals. 2) A 5-step process for online searching including identifying keywords, locating resources through the library or internet, and using Boolean operators. 3) An overview of how to write a report, focusing on the typical structure including a title, abstract, introduction, etc. 4) Details on locating journal articles, books and reference works through library databases, Google Scholar, and subject-specific sources. It emphasizes identifying scholarly sources and proper citing of references.

1. How to find information for your Scientific Report Library Training Biochemistry 1B Practical: 22 & 23 July 2010 PavlinkaKovatcheva: Sciences Librarian, APK pkovatcheva@uj.ac.za; Level 1 in the Library

2. Getting Started with Your Project In order to begin your Project /Assignment you need to be able to find useful and relevant information. Google is NOT THE ONLY place to search The UJ Library can provide support, resources and solutions to your research problem Developing an effective search is an important part of this process. You need to think of the various Steps in the Online Searching – from places to search, to resources to find, to writing & referencing

3. Steps in Online Searching Step 1: Think about your research topic. Resources to consult: Books, Encyclopedias, Journal Articles Step 2: Identify the main keywords and concepts Example: Seroprevalence; HIV; South Africa; Bela-Bela Step 3: Locate and Access Resources - Library website; Biochemistry Subject Portal; Internet - UJLink; CASE: A-to-Z Journals; Open Science Directory; Journals & Books Databases; Google Scholar;. etc Step 4: Make use of Boolean Techniques (AND, OR, NOT) when conducting a search Step 5: Write your report. Ensure that you acknowledge your Resources (Citing & Referencing)

4. How to Write a Report: Summary Title Abstract Introduction Materials & methods Results Discussion Conclusion References

5. Today you will learn How to.... Locate Resources Library website Biochemistry Subject Portal Internet How to find: Journal articles (Journal title search) Journal Databases (keywords search) Online Reference Works: Encyclopedias & Dictionaries Online Books How to get help in the Library or Virtually

6. UJ Library Portal (http://www.uj.ac.za/library)

7. UJ Sciences Librarian Portalhttp://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/

8. Biochemistry Subject Portalhttp://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/Biochemistry

9. Log-in to the Library Resources: PIN

10. Research Minutes: How to Identify Scholarly Journal Articles

11. Article Structure

14. Search for Journals & Journal Articles

15. 1. UJLink: Library Catalogue(http://ujlink.uj.ac.za/) Your Library Account Search for Print & Online Journals & Books List of Databases

16. Type the title 2. Case: A-to-Z JournalsHow to Find Online Journals/Books Result List

17. 3. Open Science DirectoryFreely available scholarly journals

18. 3. Open Science Directory

19. 4. Journal Titles: Abbreviations If you have an Abbreviated Journal Title: - Find the full journal title before conducting a search - Links to useful websites are available on the Biochemistry Subject Portal - OR just Google the abbreviated title

20. 5. Google Scholar (Academic articles)(http://scholar.google.com)

21. Online databasesSearch for Journal articles

22. ACS: American Chemical Society Journals and articles search

23. RSC: Royal Society of ChemistryJournals and articles search

24. Online Books & Reference works Full-textOnline Books Portal:http://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/Online-BooksBiochemistry Subject Portal:http://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/Biochemistry

25. Reference Works Online

26. Access this Glogster poster for quick way to learn about “Writing a Research Paper”http://ujsciencelib.glogster.com/writing-a-research-report/?

27. Writing, Plagiarism, Citing & Referencing Getting Started with Your Research Project http://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/Getting-Started-with-your-Research Access the Plagiarism Portal to find Videos, Interactive Tutorials, Library Books, Web Resources, etc. http://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/Library-Resources:-Plagiarism UJ Harvard Reference Techniques http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Library/Documents/REFERENCE%20TECHNIQUES%202008%20Harvard%20Method%20and%20APA%20Style.pdf VUMA Portal on Plagiarism, Writing, Citing & Referencing http://www.vuma.ac.za/drupal/?q=content/cite-right-easy-steps-avoiding-plagiarism

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