Table of Contents

Introduction	Module 4: Finding Articles
Module 1: Starting Smart	Module 5: Using the Web
Module 2: Choosing a Topic	Module 6: Citing Sources
Module 3: Using the Catalog	Appendices & Documentation

Introduction

Splash Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of Searchpath
Searchpath will help

Choice Page (choose modules)

Module 1: Starting Smart

Introduction - skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources

• Magazines
• Journals
• Newspapers
• Books
• Library Catalog
• Encyclopedias
• An Online Database
• World Wide Web

Selecting Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz

Module 2: Choosing a Topic

Introduction - skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching

• Connectors
• Boolean Operators
• Truncation
• Nesting
  

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

Module 3: Using the Catalog

Introduction - skills to be learned
Where's NWTC's Library Catalog
About NWTC's Library Catalog
NWTC Library Catalog Book Record
Ways to Search in NWTC's Library Catalog
Builder Search
Practice Searching
Finding a Book by Its Title
Finding a Book by Author
Journal/Magazine Title Search
Subject Searching in NWTC's Library Catalog
Course Reserves Search
Where to Find a Book or Journal
Checking Out an Item
Your Library Account
End of "Using the Catalog"
Quiz

Module 4: Finding Articles

Introduction - skills to be learned
Popular Magazines or Scholarly Journals

• Popular Magazines
• Scholarly Journal

Why Use an Online Database?
What Will an Online Database Do?
Two Types of Online Databases - General Databases
Two Types of Online Databases - Subject Databases
Where do I Find Online Databases?
Your Assignment (Sample Search)
Practice Searching an Online Database
To Find Journals in the Library

• List of Records
• Detailed Record
• Check for Issue in Library
  

Practice Searching
What Next?
Practice Searching E-Journal List
Have Skills That Travel
End of "Finding Articles"
Quiz

Module 5: Using the Web

Introduction - Skills to be learned
About the Web

• The Internet
• Groups on the Web
• URLs
• Domain Names
• More Dots

To Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
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"
Exit Searchpath
The Quiz

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