Searchpath @ the University of Michigan

Table of Contents

* Module 1: Getting Started * Module 5: Using the Web
* Module 2: Choosing a Topic * Module 6: Citing Sources
* Module 3: Finding Books * Module 7: Finding Images
* Module 4: Finding Articles Appendices & Documentation

* Module 1: Getting Started

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources

Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
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

Types of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz

* Module 3: Finding Books

Introduction - skills to be learned
Where's MCAT
About MCAT
MCAT Book Record
Ways to Search in MCAT
Guided Keyword Search
Practice Searching
Finding a Book by Its Title
Finding a Book by Author
Journal Title Search
Subject Searching in MCAT
Where to Find a Book or Journal
Checking Out a Book
Your Library Account
End of "Finding Books"
Quiz

* Module 4: Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals
Why Use an Article Index?

What Will an Article Index Do?
Two Types of Indexes - General Indexes
Two Types of Indexes - Subject Indexes
Where do I Find Indexes?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)

Practice Searching an Index
List of Records in Index
Practice Searching
What Next?
Practice Searching MCAT
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: Library
Subject Directories: Commercial
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Kid
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

*Module 7: Finding Images

Finding Images on the Web

Finding Images in Books
Finding Images in Journals & Magazines
The Visual Resources Collection
Library Equipment for Loan
Digital Media Commons
Copyright Basics
Fair Use
Fair Use for A&D Students
Public Domain
Downloading Images
End of "Finding Images"

Exit Searchpath

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