Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Cmj 310 Advanced Reporting Techniques, Kim Ranger

Lesson Plans

This lesson plan centers on helping students move from a general thought or idea to a specific angle that has not yet been reported for a news article. Students will learn about resources in the Multimedia Journalism subject guide to help them find background material, research their topic in appropriate resources, and conduct fact-checking. An example topic is demonstrated using the Find It! search.

Usage Of Electronic Academic Database Resources Among Lecturers And Postgraduate Students In Western Delta Universities, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria, Dr. Ivwighreghweta (Cln) Oghenetega, Saadatu Eireyi-Fidelis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the usage electronic academic databases resources by lecturers and postgraduate students in Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified the types of electronic academic databases that lecturers and postgraduate students are aware of, the electronic academic databases that are available and used, purpose of usage of electronic academic database and the problems militating against the effective use of electronic academic databases resources. Four specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study is 134 lecturers and postgraduate students in WDU. …

August 2022 Table Of Contents Newsletter - Library Databases, Kayla Birt Flegal, Sudha Anand

Table of Contents Newsletter

August 2022 Dean's Preface:

One of our most necessary research resources has, in my opinion, the worst name. Database. We subscribe (usually via an annual subscription or an occasional one time purchase) to nearly 200 and despite our best efforts there seems to be no better name for these powerful boxes of information!

Library databases include an increasing range of content from Articles and Images to Videos and Zeitungen and the library website provides a couple of pathways to search for and access this content. Our Databases A-Z list provides direct access to each database which allows you to search …

Use Of Online Databases By Nuclear Scientists Of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana: A Review, Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., Andy Tandoh Mr., Christabel Torshie Torto Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ICT has greatly changed how research, teaching and learning is done. In the past, these activities were aided mainly by manual databases consisting of paper or print material records. However, over the period of time this has dramatically changed to digital electronic formats such as portable document format (PDF). The goal of this paper was to examine the use of online databases by Nuclear Scientists of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and review the literature available. A systematic review of 20 articles from 1970 to 2021 was conducted. The review covered studies on both quantitative and qualitative research approaches both locally …

Law Library Blog (May 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Com 275: Foundations Of Communication Research, Kim Ranger

Lesson Plans

This lesson plan focuses on the research project for COM 275. A discussion of literature and theories in the disciplinary community of communications is included. Hands-on exercises include Find It! search, Communications Source, Web of Science, finding books, and using AND and OR.

Evaluating The Use Of Electronic Resources At Selected Iims In India, Sanjeev Kumar Jha Mr., Praveen Babel Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Efficient use of resources is critical for development. Electronic resources and Web-based library services (WBLS) in the era of modernization and technological advancement marks a prominent role. Given such importance to these electronic resources and web-based library services, to understand their efficient use and user’s patterns as well as the purpose of utilization, this paper tries to assess the usability, and perception regarding web-based library services and electronic resources. For this purpose, the paper utilizes the primary field data from 300 students of selected IIMs in India. In the course of imparting quality management education by selected institutions, the libraries …

Com 378: Intercultural Communication, Kim Ranger

Handouts

This handout was created for Dr. Spencer's COM 378 class. The handout provides information to help students search databases, find full text, and create a citation. It also includes workspace for students to jot down concepts and synonyms for their topic.