Table of Contents

Introduction

Splash Page
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help

Module Choice Page

Module 1: Starting Smart

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
         Magazines
         Journals
         Newspapers
         Books
         Library Catalog
         Encyclopedias
         An Article Index
         World Wide Web
Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz

Module 2: Choosing a Topic

Introduction - skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
         Connectors
         Boolean Operators
         Truncation
         Nesting
Types of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz

Module 3: Using the Library Catalog

Using PairieCat (QC Campus Library)

Introduction - skills to be learned
About PrairieCat
Features of PraireCat
Basic Search in PrairieCat
Keyword Search
Making the Most of Keyword Searching
         Example
Library of Congress Subject Terms
Making the Most Of Subject Search
Advanced Search in PrairieCat
Where to Find A Book
Understanding Call Numbers
Checking Out A Book
End of "Using PrairieCat"
Quiz

Module 4: Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals
         Popular Magazines
         Scholarly Journals
Why Use an Article Database?
What Will an Article Database Do?
An Introduction to Academic Search Premier
Have Skills That Travel
No Full Text!!?? Now What Do I Do?
Reference Librarians Can Help
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz

Module 5: Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to be learned
About the Web
         The Internet
         Groups on the Web
         URLs
         Domain Names
         More Dots
To Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz

Module 6: Citing Sources

Introduction - skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call (examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
The Quiz

Appendices & Documentation

Terms (glossary)
Searchpath Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of Searchpath
Objectives for all Modules of Searchpath
Project Development and Credits
yourSearchpath
Directory Description