Do you actively use Facebook, Myspace, or other social networks?
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Student survey regarding e-books
Student survey regarding e-books
A company called ebrary is currently conducting an online survey to better understand students’ usage, needs, and perceptions with regards to e-books. If you choose to participate, please respond before April 11, 2008.
Philosopher’s Index
Philosopher’s Index
Need help on matters pertaining to beliefs, knowledge, ethics, morality, or existence? Don’t we all? Check out Philosopher’s Index. Here you can find philosophical discussions on aesthetics, education, ethics, history, justice, language, literature, logic, society, politics, religion, science, and any subject about which you can ask “why?” or “how?”
Question of the Week 1
Question of the Week 1
Each week the library will be asking you, our patrons, a different question. This is an informal poll to see what you have to say about certain aspects of the library or information related issues. Look for a new question every week and let us know what you think…
Too much email?
Too much email?
Do you find the deluge of email in your WOU account overwhelming? You can reduce the number of messages by setting your list preferences for All Faculty/Staff or Students to digest. This setting will cause you to receive only one message (containing all of the content you currently get) each day from these busy lists.
To Avoid Plagiarism
To Avoid Plagiarism
– Take clear, accurate notes about where you found specific ideas.
– Write down the complete citation information for each item you use.
– Use quotation marks when directly stating another person’s words.
– Always credit original authors for their information and ideas.
Internet Typology Quiz
Internet Typology Quiz
Take the 10 question Internet Topology Quiz to see how you use the internet. Pew Internet & American Life Project takes the results of the quizzes and produces reports on the impact of the internet in our lives. See what they are saying about college students. What kind of user are you? – Let us know.
Remember to Evaluate Your Sources
Remember to Evaluate Your Sources
Use the “AVOCADO” criteria developed by University of South Alabama Biomedical Library to evaluate more than just websites; apply it to other resources you may be using. AVOCADO stands for…
Accuracy
Value
Organization
Coverage
Authority
Date
Objectivity
If you have any questions about a source be sure to ask a librarian or your professor.
Trendy iPod Uses
Trendy iPod Uses
The Online Education Database posted 100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better. This list is broken up into study guides, podcasts and more, tutorials, applications, more downloads, classroom help, iPod learning support, tools and sites, iTunesU, and miscellaneous. Many of the websites they recommend sell the products, but some do have free sections. Here are my top 15.
How to Find a Subject Specific Database
How to Find a Subject Specific Database
From Journal Articles and Databases , scroll down to the browse databases by subject box to get a full listing of databases in your subject area. Or on the right side, browse by type, if you are looking for a specific type of resource.
Use the database features to your advantage. When in Ebsco databases, use the drop down menu below the search fields to search in multiple databases at once. For example, if you are doing a paper in Psychology, check Academic Search Premier, PsycARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and PsycINFO to search the four databases at once.
