Table of Contents

Introduction	Module 4: Finding Articles
Module 1: Starting Smart	Module 5: Using the Web
Module 2: Choosing a Topic	Module 6: Citing Sources
Module 3: Finding Books	Appendices & Documentation

Introduction

Splash Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help

Choice Page (choose modules)

Module 1: Starting Smart

Introduction - Skills to Be Learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources

• Magazines
• Journals
• Newspapers
• Books
• Library Catalog
• Encyclopedias
• An Article Database
• 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
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: Finding Books

Introduction - Skills to Be Learned
Where's the Library Catalog
About the Library Catalog
Library Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in the Library Catalog
Keyword Search
Subject Searching in the Library Catalog
Reserve Lists Search
Understanding Call Numbers
Checking Out an Item
Your Library Account
MOBIUS
End of "Finding Books"
Quiz

Module 4: Finding Articles

Introduction - Skills to Be Learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals

• Popular Magazines
• Scholarly Journal

Why Use an Article Database?
What Will an Article Database Do?
Two Types of Databases - General Databases
Two Types of Databases - Subject Databases
Where do I Find Article Databases?
Can I Connect to Databases Remotely?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
What Periodical Titles are Available?
Interlibrary Loan
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz

Module 5: Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to Be Learned
About the Web
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"
Exit Searchpath
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