The research process we’re using in class is a lot different
than how I usually approach research, mainly because I usually use Google for
most of my research. Since I’m just a freshman, I’ve only had to write a couple
papers so far that I had to have scholarly resources for, and even then I just
used academic source complete. Before this class I didn’t know about all the subject
specific guides and databases, and I think those will help a lot with research in
the future. I also didn’t know I could narrow down my search so finely (only academic
journals, only from certain times, etc…), so that will help, too. I’m also not
used to having to use specific keywords in my research because the couple times
I’ve used Galileo I’ve only had to use an author and the title of their book,
or I just use Google, but for this research question I’m actually having to
pick out keywords and refine my search.
The online library is still confusing to me; I’m still not totally
comfortable using the UWG Library Catalogue, Galileo, or the Research and
Citation Guides. I think we’re doing a good job covering it all in class,
though, and I’m sure it’ll get easier with practice.
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