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CSD 100: Majoring in Communication
Sciences and Disorders Course Guide
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Introducing Fogler Library and the Science & Engineering Center
- Hours during the regular
academic year. Reduced hours during breaks.
- Fogler Library usually changes something (services, resources, locations) over breaks.
What's new at Fogler library.
Plan Ahead, and Pick the Right Tool for the Job
Writing a paper involves many steps--selecting a topic, searching databases, finding articles,
printing or photocopying,
reading, writing. Don't wait until everybody else is trying to do the same
thing. For a good starting point, see the "My research is in:" portals
on the library home page.
Not sure which tool to use? Want some assistance? Contact
a librarian.
- Use databases to find
citations or references to journal articles. For introductory classes, try Academic Search Premier or other general databases.
For specialized
databases about communication sciences and disorders, check the
library Communication Sciences
and Disorders portal.
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Use the URSUS catalog
to find books and other items owned by URSUS libraries (University of Maine,
other University of Maine System campuses, Bangor Public Library, Maine State libraries). Search by keywords to find
items about your
topic.
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Use URSUS to find reserve readings, either by course
name or instructor.
- Use subject guides to find additional
materials.
ReSEARCH Your Topic
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Document your research process--list the databases you used, the search terms
you tried, etc.
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Try alternative terminology: dysphagia as well as
swallowing disorders.
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Try alternative spelling: pediatric as well as
paediatric.
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Truncate (use a wildcard) to get variations on a word: adolesc*
to find
adolescence, adolescent,
adolescents...
Don't drop too many letters when you truncate!
Use ANDs
adolescence and dysphagia |
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and ORs.
dysphagia or
swallowing disorders |
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- Try combining ANDs, ORs, and truncation: (dysphag* or
swallowing disorder*) and (adolesc* or teen*)
- Find more references than you need.
- Use limits, such as English language or "scholarly"
("peer reviewed") journals, to refine your
results.
Evaluate Your Results BEFORE You Print or Copy
Printing and photocopying costs!
- Your MaineCard permits $16 worth of "free" printing ($0.04/page) each
semester. Pay for excess printouts using campus funds.
- Free printing funds don't carry over between semesters (but campus funds
do).
- Photocopies cost $0.08/page (campus funds).
Journals (also called magazines, serials, or periodicals):
- Use journal ARTICLES, not editorials, letters to the editor, or book
reviews.
- Read the abstract for a quick summary of an article.
- When the full text of an article is included in the database, skim it
before you print it.
- Do you understand it?
- Is it really relevant to your paper topic?
- Is it too short to contain anything useful, or so long that you'll
never finish reading it?
- Is the article "scholarly" (also "refereed" or "peer reviewed")? Is it from an appropriate journal?
Internet (Web) resources:
Finding Materials in the Library...and Beyond
See Finding Items at Fogler Library for details. Fogler Library is the largest library in the state, and it can be a
confusing place. Check the floor plan to find specific library locations.
Not on the shelf? Not owned by the library? Give us 1-2 weeks lead time, and we can
find
most items for you.
- Circulation staff can recall
a University of Maine book checked out by somebody else.
- Circulation staff can also search for books that are not on the shelf but
not checked out.
- Getting items from other libraries:
Session Evaluation
This evaluation form will be removed after Friday, October 12. Please
send in your evaluation by that date.
Created by: Nancy
Curtis | Revised:
01/25/2008
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