US+315+(Fall+2017)+Brown

= US 315 - Brown =

= Using the Library Catalog to Find Books & E-Books =

Library Catalog
 * Search one or two keywords for best search results.
 * To limit the catalog to Reference books, click on the "**Modify Search**" link and limit by **Location** by selecting "Reference" from the drop-down menu.
 * Not seeing any materials that you want in Ursuline Library's catalog? Try searching the OhioLINK catalog

= Searching for Journal Articles =


 * Recommended Databases:**
 * URsearch
 * All-in-one search tool that searches 200+ Ursuline databases.
 * **Limit to Full Text** + **Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals** + set the language to **English** after entering your search terms. You can also narrow down results by **date range**.
 * Academic Search Complete - Indexes scholarly resources from all academic areas.

**Database Search Tips**: = Website Evaluation = = Citing Sources =
 * Search one or two keywords for best search results.
 * Use Firefox or Chrome to get the drop-down box under the search bar for keyword suggestions.
 * Think about **RELEVANCE**
 * **Boolean Searching**: Combine search terms and concepts using AND/OR
 * Use **OR** to broaden your search to include synonyms and related terms (ex: race OR ethnicity OR ethnic OR racial)
 * Use **AND** to narrow your search by combining concepts
 * **Truncation:** Use an asterisk * to find word variants (ex: psych* = psychology, psychological, psychiatric, psychotic, etc.)
 * **How to find the FULL-TEXT**:
 * Click on the **PDF Full Text** link or the **Find It!** button to look for the full-text in another database.
 * No PDF or Find It! link? Try searching for the journal title in Journal Finder or see if the article is freely available online.
 * If you still can't find the full-text, you can submit an Article Request form. Please note it may take several days to process your article request!
 * To evaluate websites and news sources, we encourage you to use the CRAP Test.
 * Most article databases provide citation generators - look for a "**Cite**" tool or link in the right-hand navigation of the article description page.
 * Keep in mind that you're responsible for editing your citations! If you're using online tools to help you construct your citations, always check for errors.
 * Writing and Citing Weblinks
 * Noodle Tools Express - Select style and the type of source you are citing, then fill in the form to generate a citation you can copy & paste.


 * MLA**
 * //MLA Formatting and Style Guide//
 * Sample MLA Paper

= Off-Campus Access = To use Ursuline Library electronic resources from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your first & last name (ex: John Doe) and your Ursuline ID number (ex: 1234567).

= Contact Us = If you have any questions or are in need of assistance with your research, please contact the Reference Desk.