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Table
of Contents
Introduction
Splash
Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help
Choice Page (choose modules)
Module
1: Starting Smart
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting
Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz
Module
2: Choosing a Topic
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
Types
of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz
Module
3: Using the STLCC Library Catalog
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Where's the Library Catalog
About the Library Catalog
Library Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in the Library
Catalog
Keyword Search
Practice Searching
Subject Searching in the Library
Catalog
Course Reserve Search
Where to Find a Book or Journal
Checking Out a Book
Your Library Account
End of "Using the Library Catalog"
Quiz
Module
4: Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular
Magazines or Scholarly Journals
Why
Use an Article Database?
What Will an Article
Database Do?
Two Types of Databases
- General Databases
Two Types of Databases
- Subject Databases
Where do I Find Databases?
Your Assignment (Sample
Search)
Practice Searching a Database
To Find Journal in the
Library
Practice
Searching
What Next?
Practice Searching the Library
Catalog
Have Skills That
Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz
 Module
5: Using the Web
Introduction
- Skills to be learned
About the Web
To
Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories:
Commercial
Subject Directories:
Library
About Search Engines
More About Search Engines
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
 Module
6: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources
(style guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your
Call (examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And
Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Searchpath
The Quiz
Appendices
& Documentation
Terms
(glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and
Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules
of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
yourSearchpath
Directory
Description
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Module
5: Using the Web
