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…
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
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.
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
Editor's Notes
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?
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