Find two resources appropriate for a literature review from your assigned research tool.
In selecting the citations your team of two will present to the class, consider the scholarly nature of the source including:
Source:
Harris, R. (2010, November 22). Evaluating Internet research sources. Retrieved from: http://www.virtualsalt.com/evaluating-internet-research-sources/
Also consider and be prepared to present to the class:
Develop your topic.
To find scholarly materials on your topic, you will need to understand the thesauri for the different databases you will be searching. You will also need to develop a list of terms and keywords that you use to search databases looking for new materials to add to your literature review.
Let's begin with a sample topic:
Psychological effects of classism on school belonging: Implications for school counselors
What are the concepts represented in this topic?
Belonging
Classism
Psychological effects
School counselors
What are some synonyms that might be used in books, articles, presentations, dissertations, and reports that address each of the facets of this research topic?
Belonging |
Classism |
Psychological effects |
School counselors |
social integration |
prejudice |
psychology |
counselor* |
identif* | racism |
psychological pattern* |
guidance counselor* |
affinity |
bias |
career counselor* | |
attachment |
social class |
school counselor* |
|
acceptance |
partisanship |
school social worker* | |
integration | school psychologist* | ||
identity | |||
connectedness | |||
engagement |
Use the Thesaurus of each database to identify the appropriate "controlled vocabulary" for that database. Add these terms to your list. Try searching with different combinations of terms.
When you find a relevant source, examine the subject descriptors or terms that have been applied to that source. Add any new terms you find to your list. Use the terms to search by keyword in the databases, on the web, and elsewhere to identify new materials. Always review the references on each relevant item to identify other materials you should obtain.