Citation and proper attribution of sources rest at the core of academic research. Musselman Library provides a Citation Guide to the major citation styles with links to helpful resources online.
This guide was created for Professor Stebick's EDUC 115 by Meggan Smith.
How can I perform more efficient keyword searches in library databases? How can I use Boolean operators, phrase searching, and truncation to get better search results?
Length: less than 5 minutes
This tutorial demonstrates how to access an online journal article using the Musselman Library website.
Length: 5-10 minutes
Using the information you learned in the tutorials above, search the database Education Source to identify a case study article on one of the school models you have discussed in class.
Once you find a case study that you think is relevant and informative, submit the citation information and why you selected in the online form. We will debrief what you found in class on Wednesday.
Use the following tools and the advanced search strategies we discuss in class to find relevant case studies.
You should think critically about information sources that you use, particularly if they will be cited in course assignments. Here are a few things to consider when evaluating sources…
How does it support your research question?
What makes it reliable?
Who wrote it and why?
Where was it published?