Each semester LIS 380 (class is numbered LIS 501 under the new system) students are plagued with the same question: How can one determine if an article is research and/or from a refereed journal? To answer this question, students must understand:
- the definitions of various types of research in the field of library and information science;
- the components of a research article;
- what defines a refereed journal;
- and how to search for appropriate research articles and refereed journals.
This site helps students answer these questions. In the right hand column are links to the tutorial. Users can proceed through the tutorial from start to finish, or simply choose a specific topic area to focus on. At the end of each section are review questions to help the user learn the information provided.
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Tutorial:
a step-by-step guide to understanding and finding research articles and refereed journals
Section One: Understanding Research
Section Two: Refereed vs. Non-refereed Materials
Section Three: Identifying Articles and Journals
Section Four: Locating Materials
Section Five: Search Strategies
Summary of Main Points
Questions to Ask Your Professor
Additional Resources and Sources Used
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