Evaluating Scholarly Articles and Research Strategies

This tutorial explains how to use library databases to find journal articles for literature reviews. It covers accessing the library's homepage, using research and subject guides, and utilizing the social sciences index for refined searches. The video also discusses effective search strategies, evaluating scholarly articles, and refining searches using subject terms.

What is the first step in using library databases for a literature review?

• Contact a librarian

• Visit the library's homepage

• Search on Google

• Read a textbook

Which database is recommended for psychology and behavioral sciences?

• Academic Search Premiere

• General OneFile

• Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

• Social Sciences Index

What tool helps refine subject headings for more precise searches?

• Library Catalog

• Social Sciences Index

• Google Scholar

• Wikipedia

How should you break down your research question when searching databases?

• Into random words

• Into paragraphs

• Into concepts

• Into complete sentences

What is a key factor in evaluating the scholarship of an article?

• The number of images

• The publication date

• The author's credentials

• The length of the article

Which section is typically found in scholarly articles but not in general public articles?

• Opinion

• Summary

• Method

• Introduction

What should you look for to determine if an article is scholarly?

• Author's affiliation

• Colorful images

• Short paragraphs

• Catchy title

How can you refine your search results using subject terms?

• By using them to find similar articles

• By translating them

• By ignoring them

• By deleting them

What is an effective strategy for finding relevant sources on your topic?

• Reading every article

• Finding one good article and using its subject terms

• Using random keywords

• Asking friends for recommendations

What feature helps find articles with similar subject terms and descriptions?

• Print button

• Share button

• Find similar results button

• Bookmark button