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English 1302 - Aguilar, Mariano: Search for Short Story Topics & Find Literary Criticism

Searching as Strategic Exploration - Search for Info on Themes/Topics

Below is a sample topic/theme that you could explore in relation to this story:

How do labor laws affect migrant workers?

Below is a sample topic/theme that you could explore in relation to this story:

What are the physical and psychological effects of war on soldiers and/or society as a whole?

Below is a sample topic/theme that you could explore in relation to this story:

What effect does depression have on a relationship?

Below is a sample topic/theme that you could explore in relation to this story:

What are some effective treatments for post-partum depression?

Purpose:  Students will understand that Searching is a Strategic Exploration

Skills:

The purpose of this activity is to help you practice the following skills essential to your success in school and beyond. 

In this activity you will:

S.1. Understand how search tools are organized

S.2. Brainstorm keywords and select sources

S.3. Match information needs to a search tool

S.4. Design and refine a search strategy

Knowledge:

This activity will also help you become familiar with the following important content knowledge: 

K.1. First attempts don't always produce good results

K.2. Information sources vary greatly in content and format

K.3. Recognize the value of browsing in gathering information

Search Examples from Tools

Tool: Library Discovery

Library Discovery search example

Tool: Library Discovery

Library Discovery search example

Tool: Library Discovery

Library Discovery search example

Tool: Library Discovery

Library Discovery search example

Tool: Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints search example

Tool: JSTOR

JSTOR search example

Tool: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Psycholgy search example

Tool: Health Reference Center Academic

Health search example

Off-campus access

Library databases require a login from off-campus!

  • ACES username is required for login
  • ACES password is your password for login

What does the login page look like?

 

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