- How did you cast your broad net? Why did you choose that method? Was it helpful?
- What databases did you search first? Why? What route did you take through the databases?
- Once you got into the databases, was it difficult or easy to find what you were looking for? What made the process difficult or easy?
- What do you think might help you in the future when searching databases?
You do not have to list your experience. State your experience in a way that is natural to you (though you will want to keep an academic tone).
Due before class on Monday, Feb. 10th.
I cast my “broad net” by searching in EBSCO first. I found 15 different articles pertaining to my research by barely scratching the surface of the over 4000 articles that I found on advertising directed at children. I chose EBSCO because I have had previous experience with using it. Because of this previous experience, I found it simple to navigate and to find what I was looking for. I would like to learn more about Boolean language as this would likely help to streamline my search techniques.
ReplyDeleteI casted my broad net by searching on Academic Complete through EBSCO because this was where I could find a wide field of scholarly articles that talked in depth about the subject of Hip-Hop, so this was very helpful in finding topics within this subject as well. When i got into the database, the first keywords I used were "Hip-Hop history", and from there, I just clicked on 'related searches' from there on, while also adding the keyword "culture". I searched them because I wanted to do a topic that related to to the past history of Hip-Hop, especially from the 70's to the 90's. It was difficult finding what I exactly wanted with it, but I was open to whatever I could find so it became easy when I got back in that mindset. I think what might help me in the future when searching databases is just typing in keywords that really connect to what I want. Right now, I'm going to type in "Zulu nation" and many others.
ReplyDeleteI chose to cast my broad net using EBSCO ebooks, specifically searching for books about juvenile corrections and boot camps. I chose this method because these books are written directly about the topic I am researching.This method was helpful and it gave me a good place to start with my research. I used EBSCO first because it gave me a detailed list of the books that are available. I narrowed my search by using very specific key words, and it was very helpful. The process was easy because there were plenty of sources for me to look at. In future searches it would be helpful if I narrow the topic that I'm thinking about researching.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning of my search I used EBSCO and Academic Complete, because it was a new research tool that I wanted to get familiar with. I found multiple articles to get started. After looking over the articles, my interest increased. I then started searching Google, Wikipedia and other multiple search engines. I used multiple different search engines, because I felt it would increase my results. Going through the databases has been very easy so far, but I believe I am going to narrow down my search by picking a more specific topic.
ReplyDeleteI used the EBSCO data base first, I choose that method because it was a guarantee that there was evidence on my topic from official studies and articles. So that I do not have just soft evidence but steady support. EBSCO was very helpful on getting observation and studies on the extrovert and introvert relationship. When I searched on the website I started with just entering the basics: introvert, introverts vs extroverts, and facts on introverts and extroverts. Narrowing down my topic by questioning it has helped with determining what main ideas I needed to get out of the articles abstracts. When searching my topic I even found some books from the Pikes Peak community college library website. After scheming through articles I went on to look at Wikipedia and then Google scholar. I am thinking about using some YouTube videos by Susan Cain an expert who has done recent reports on introverts, but I waver on using it as a source. Using the databases was pretty frustrating to get to the specifics but is a very helpful resource that I will use in the future.
ReplyDelete1. How did you cast your broad net? Why did you choose that method? Was it helpful?
ReplyDeleteWhile Wikipeida.com is not an appropriate source for papers and essays, I personally casted my “broadnet” through this site and learned more about my topic’s history and philosophical roots. It was both immensely helpful and extremely beneficial to my research and my general knowledge of the topic I am writing about.
2. What databases did you search first? Why? What route did you take through the databases?
The databases that I searched through were JSTOR and Academic Search Complete. However, the only database that was helpful, depressingly, was Academic Search Complete. The reason I used these two sites was because I am biased to JSTOR and, because when JSTOR fails, Academic Search Complete is a sufficient replacement. Once I got into these sites, I just typed in the words “Aristotle and Rhetoric” and I found my sources. Ta da.
3. Once you got into the databases, was it difficult or easy to find what you were looking for? What made the process difficult or easy?
No, the process was not hard in the slightest. As stated earlier, I typed in “Aristotle and Rhetoric” and I acquired eleven sources. It was a very simple and very easy process.
4. What do you think might help you in the future when searching databases?
I am unaware of ways that would make searching through databases either easier or simpler.
You do not have to list your experience. State your experience in a way that is natural to you (though you will want to keep an academic tone).
Through my history classes last semester, I was constantly searching through the JSTOR database, my particular database of choice, for my papers and essays. Using five to ten sources per paper, I became both experienced and educated on how to use and navigate through the databases that PPCC offers rather quickly. By the end of the semester I was sufficient enough in seeking the information I desired and needed for my papers to be of high B grades or higher.
How did you cast your broad net? Why did you choose that method? Was it helpful?
ReplyDeleteI used Google and became a tab queen from there. Google has such a wide variety of information that can help you out because of all the different links that you can click on to further your research. Psssh. It's Google. It's always helpful.
What databases did you search first? Why? What route did you take through the databases?
I didn't go to any other database other than Google.
Once you got into the databases, was it difficult or easy to find what you were looking for? What made the process difficult or easy?
It was easy for me to find all my information for the paper I'm writing without going to other databases. Using Google makes things very easy to find. Nothing made the process difficult.
What do you think might help you in the future when searching databases?
I don't know what other ways could help me in my future research. I all have my tools that I use (other than Google) that I go to. I just tend to stick with databases that will provide the most information.
You do not have to list your experience. State your experience in a way that is natural to you (though you will want to keep an academic tone).
I don't really have an experience worth stating. I'm quite neutral to the entire project. To me it's just homework that needs to be done.
1. I cast my broad net in EBSCO, it was helpful to me in realizing my topic needs a little more work in the direction I want to go with it.
ReplyDelete2. I chose EBSCO for my first search and I looked at the keywords Mental illness and court to look for things that might be of relevance to me.
3. It was not hard to use the database however it was hard to find things that I could use for my topic, which leads me to think I need to fix my topic.
4. I do not think there is anything that I could do to make searching any easier.
I cast my broad net by looking through EBSCO and Academic search complete. I typed in two different topics, the first in the Academic Search Complete being chocolate and aphrodisiac. I wanted to know more on the creation of chocolate and why people say that it can be used for an aphrodisiac. I got two articles as my results the first article sort of has what I want and second article did not. The second, I typed in EBSCO the words leopards and smart, or words that came close to the meaning I wanted, like efficient. I got many a result but not what I wanted to learn. It is tough going through the databases I am just not used to it yet and I need to rewords my search choices for better results.
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ReplyDeleteI cast my broadnet through google search and google scholar. However, I found the library search more helpful. It was difficult at first because i had to make sure all the sources were correct, but it got easier as i got used to reading exactly what I was looking for. I think taking more time to research my subject and being open to using every resource will be helpful to me in the future.
When starting my research, I casted by broad net by putting something very vague in the search bar. I started with Google Scholar which was difficult for me to navigate through. I then went to EBSCO and Academic Search Complete and found that to be much more helpful and easy to use. I ended up using Academic Search Complete for most of my research. I started to narrow my search by using key words and being more specific. Being able to click certain boxes to narrow the search made the process a lot easier. There were a lot of sources for me to choose from and it was actually quite easy to select the ones that were helpful for my paper. I think all of the databases will be very helpful for me in future classes and I look forward to being able to use them on future assignments.
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