An introduction to library research focussed on finding articles quickly for OISE ITE students in Central Option

1. LibraryResearch Skills ITE Central Option, September 16, 2011

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4. OBJECTIVES By the end of today’s session, you’ll be able to: effectively use “Article Search” to find articles effectively use databases for more detailed searching

5. Activity I www.library.utoronto.ca/oise

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7. Research topic What are some strategies for teaching aboriginal children in public school classrooms? STEP 1. IDENTIFY (AND UNDERLINE) KEY IDEAS / KEYWORDS.

8. Step 2. Brainstorm synonyms

9. STEP 3. Quick Start: Article Search Article Search tab Refine your results (for example, limit to scholarly articles published after 2006) Save your references.

10. Step 4. search specific databases If you don’t find the articles you need, try specific education databases such as: ERIC Education Full Text CBCA Education*

11. Additional Online Resources for the Classroom Toronto District School Board Elementary school library online http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/cat.asp?schoolNo=10 Knowledge Ontario (free!) http://eresources.knowledgeontario.ca - P/J -- Kids InfoBits - P/J/I -- InfoTrac Junior - I/S -- Canada in Context

12. Pat Serafini pat.serafini@utoronto.ca 416-978-1903 Jenaya Webb jenaya.webb@utoronto.ca 416-978-1905 OISE Reference Desk 416-978-1860 Questions? Contact us! We’re here to help!