Information Gateway

Table of Contents

Introduction Module 4: Finding Journal Articles
Module 1: Getting Started Module 5: Internet Evaluation
Module 2: Developing a Topic Module 6: Citing Sources
Module 3: Using ILLINET Online Appendices & Documentation

Introduction

Main Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Information Gateway
Purpose of Information Gateway

Choice Page (choose modules)

Module 1: Getting Started

Introduction and Objectives
Starting Research
Types of Sources

Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Internet
End of "Getting Started"
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Choosing a Topic

Introduction and Objectives
Developing a Topic
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Electronic Indexes & Databases
Searching an Index
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching

Types of Databases
End of "Developing a Topic"
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Using ILLINET Online (Lovejoy Library's Online Catalog)

Introduction and Objectives
Where's ILLINET Online
About ILLINET Online
ILLINET Online Book Record
Ways to Search in ILLINET Online
Basic Search
Practice Searching
Finding a Book by Its Title
Finding a Book by Author
Journal Title Search
Subject Searching in ILLINET Online
Course Reserve Search
Checking Out a Book
My Account
End of "Using ILLINET Online"
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Finding Journal Articles

Introduction and Objectives
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals

Why Use an Index?
What is the Purpose of an Index/Database?
Two Types of Indexes - General Indexes
Two Types of Indexes - Subject Indexes
Where do I Find Indexes?
Searching an Index
Practice Searching an Index
Locating a Journal

Locating a Journal Using TDNet
What Next?
Locating a Journal Using ILLINET Online
Using Other Indexes/Databases
End of "Finding Journal Articles"
Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Internet Evaluation

Introduction and Objectives
Groups on the Internet
Using the Internet for Research
Using the Internet for Research (continued)
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines and Additional Engines
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Internet Searching
Guidelines for Evaluating Internet Sites
Evaluating Internet Sites
End of "Internet Evaluation"
Module 5 Quiz

Module 6: Citing Sources

Introduction and Objectives
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources
Plagiarism
Identifying Plagiarism ?
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism (and Plagiarism Bibliography and Resources)
Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
Exit Information Gateway
Module 6 Quiz

Appendices & Documentation

Terms (glossary)
Information Gateway Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Information Gateway
Objectives for all Modules of Information Gateway
Project Development and Credits
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