grand canyon unv104 week 2 Fleming Library Scavenger Hunt and Gathering Resources october 2013

Access and complete the “GCU Fleming Library Scavenger Hunt and Gathering Resources” worksheet.

Name:

GCU
Fleming Library Scavenger Hunt and Gathering Resources Worksheet

Overview:
The GCU Fleming Library will be a vital resource for you during your academic
career. The Library contains a wealth of resources that will help you find,
research, and broaden your understanding on any given topic.Learning to
correctly use resources to support your writing is an essential component of
your academic success.
Directions:Each
step of this assignment will ask you to navigate and explore different
components of the GCU Fleming Library. There
areseven steps, each containing a question.Record your answers to the questions
in the appropriate sections.
Before starting this Scavenger Hunt, review the
short walk-through tutorial on the GCU Fleming Library. This tutorial consists of five short
segments:
.gcumedia.com/libraryWalkThrough/vp02.swf”>http://tutorials.gcumedia.com/libraryWalkThrough/vp02.swf
If you have time, you can also attend the GCU
Library Introduction Webinar. Sign up on this page:.gcu.edu/Student-Life/Library/Webinar-Sign-Up.php”>http://www.gcu.edu/Student-Life/Library/Webinar-Sign-Up.php

Step 1:How to Access the Library

There are a number of ways to access the library’s
website. Use one of these to reach the Library Research & Resources page:
1. Go
directly to the GCU Library Research & Resources page by typing.gcu.edu/Student-Life/Library.php”>http://www.gcu.edu/Student-Life/Library.php
into your Internet browser and clicking “Enter”.
2. Under
the“Access Library Resources” section on the right, select the “Library
Research and Resources Page”.
Question 1: List three ways you can
contact the library for assistance, as listed on the Library Research &Resources
page.

Step 2: How to Find Books
Books have increasingly become available
electronically. Unfortunately, these are rarely free, unless they are in the
public domain. Most public domain books are quite old, so if you wish to find
more current books, the best place to go is the library website. Because you
have access to the GCU Fleming Library, you have access to over 100,000
books—free.
Note:
The library also lists the physical books available on the Phoenix campus. You
can remove those from your search for your convenience. See below for
instructions.
1. On
the Library Research & Resources page, click the link that says: “Find
Books and More”.
2. In
the search box type: “study skills” and click the Search button.
3. Under
“Form of Item” in the column on the left, click “Electronic”.
4. To
access an electronic book of your choice, under the listing of the book, click
the link below the word “Online,” or if that is not available, click
the title of the book, and click the link that says “View E-resource” in the
box below the title information.
Question 2: Write the Title, Author, and
Publisher of the 3rd book in the list of results you retrieved.

Step 3: Library Databases
The vast majority of resources available are in the
library’s databases. These are collections of articles that you can access
using various search platforms. Resources available include magazines,
newspapers, reports, journal articles, encyclopedias, and streaming videos. The
easiest way to find articles on your topic is to search in a database that
specializes in your subject area. This allows you to search for more relevant
information without having to sort through masses of sources not related to
your topic.
1. On
the LibraryResearch & Resources page,click the link that says: “Find
Journal Articles.”
2. Choose
a Subject in the list located under “Find Databases by Subject.” (Hint: Choose
one related to your degree program.)
3. Scroll
down to see all of the databases relevant to this subject. Those in the first
section under “Recommended” are the top databases in that area.
Question 3: State what subject you chose
and list the first three databases in this subject area:

Step 4: Narrowing Your Search for
Articles
For this section, you will be working in a database
called “Academic Search Complete.” ASCis a multidisciplinary database
containing a variety of topics and types of resources including magazines,
newspapers, and scholarly journals and publications. There will be times when it
may seem easier to use magazines and newspapers, but in general, focusing on
scholarly sources (mostly located in peer-reviewed journal articles) will bring
a stronger academic quality to your research. Follow the instructions below to
access and begin searching in Academic Search Complete.
1. On
the LibraryResearch & Resources page,click the link “Find Journal Articles.”
2. In
the box to the right titled “Don’t Know Where to Start.” click on “Academic
Search Complete.”
3. Sign
in if prompted, using your GCU login and password.
4. On
the Search page, scroll down to the “Limit Your Results”section.
5. Check
the box beside “Scholarly” (Peer Reviewed) journals and make sure “Full Text”
is checked as well.
Question 4:Explain why checking the
boxes beside “Full Text” and “Scholarly” (Peer Reviewed) journals are
important. When might you not check the box beside “Scholarly”journals?

Step 5: Finding Journal Articles
The key to successful searching is using keywords
appropriately. Combining terms and thinking of alternative words (such as
synonyms) will help you find better and more relevant articles.
A
quick note about databases: EBSCO is the name of the company
that provides this database, the actual name of the database is “Academic
Search Complete.” You may see other databases similar to this one provided by EBSCO
as well, but the most important factor is what collection you are in, as each collection
contains different kinds of articles and resources.
1. On
the page you ended at in Step 4, scroll to the top. (Make sure the Peer
Reviewed and Full Text boxes are still checked.) In the first search box to the
right of the EBSCOHostcircle,type the words”classroom management.”
2. In
the second box down, to the right of the word “and”,type the words”learning
disabilities.”
3. Click
the Search button located to the right of the search boxes.
4. Scroll
down to see the articles retrieved by the database.
Question 5: Provide the title of the
third journal article that is listed in the results.

Step 6: Article Details
In addition to the actual full text of the article,
the databases will provide valuable information about an article. You will see
things such as authors, source, subject terms, and abstract. The abstract is a
brief summary of the article you found.
1. Click
on the title of the third article you found in Step 5.
2. Scroll
down this page and find the Article Abstract.
Question 6: Copy and paste the abstract
below. Explain how an abstract is valuable to your research process and how it
will save you time.

Step 7: Permanent and Persistent
Links
Databases are designed as powerful searching tools;
unfortunately, this means the website link located at the top of any page in a
database is temporary and is based on your search at the time. Should you try
to save that link as a bookmark or copy and paste it to use at a later time, it
will not work. However, the databases have links that are tied directly to the
articles you find. Follow the steps below to find the permalink (persistent,
durable link, or document URL)to the article you accessed in Step 5.
1. On
the same page where you found the abstract, look to the right for the “Tools” column.
2. Click
on the link that says “Permalink.”
3. A
box will pop up above the article title with a permanent link.
Question 7: Copy and paste the permalink
to the article here:

Step 8: Using Library Databases to
Cite Articles
Another important option under the tool bar is the
“Cite” button. In academic writing,
citing your sources is very important.
It will tell your reader that the information that you are using is the
property of someone else. It will also show your reader exactly where you found
this information and how to access this information again. This is a necessary
step in avoiding academic dishonesty issues like plagiarism.
Note:
Remember, GCU Style required for your undergraduate coursework is a simplified
version of APA.
1. On
the same page where you found the abstract look to the right for the “Tools”
column.
2. Click
on the link that says “Cite”.
3. A
box will pop up above the article title with different citation styles.
Question 8: Copy and paste the APA
citation below. According to the GCU Style Guide, where should you include this
information in your essay?

Gather Resources Worksheet
Complete the
Resource Worksheet:Use the skills you learned above to locate a resource to
support your essay. The resource or article you find should be about the topic
you chose when completing the Module 1 Pre-Writing Worksheet. Then complete the
table below (to assist you, an example table has also been provided):

Your Topic

Resource
Name

Resource
Type

Explain how you accessed your resource

Explain how the resource is relevant to your
essay topic?

Permalink

Abstract

GCU Style Citation (APA Style)

Example Table

Topic

Resource Name

Resource Type

Explain how you accessed your resource

How is the resource relevant to
your essay topic?

Adults and Online Learning

Journal of Educational Technology
& Society

Academic Journal

Clicked on the link above to the
library home page. Selected “Find
Journal Articles”. Clicked on “Education” under “Find Databases by Subject”.
Selected “Academic Search Complete”. Used keywords “Adults and Online Learning”

Describes a
study done to determine whether characteristics are different for successful
adult online learners and those that dropout.

Permalink

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=44785109&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Abstract

The number ofadult
learners who participate inonlinelearning
has rapidly grown in the last two decades due toonlinelearning’s
many advantages. In spite of the growth, the high dropout rate inonlinelearning
has been of concern to many higher education institutions and organizations.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether persistent learners and
dropouts are different in individual characteristics (i.e., age, gender, and
educational level), external factors (i.e., family and organizational
supports), and internal factors (i.e., satisfaction and relevance as
sub-dimensions of motivation). Quantitative data were collected from 147
learners who had dropped out of or finished one of theonline
courses offered from a large Midwestern university. Dropouts and persistent
learners showed statistical differences in perceptions of family and
organizational support, and satisfaction and relevance. It was also shown
that the theoretical framework, which includes family support, organizational
support, satisfaction, and relevance in addition to individual
characteristics, is able to predict learners’ decision to drop out or
persist. Organizational support and relevance were shown to be particularly
predictive. The results imply that lower dropout rates can be achieved ifonline
program developers or instructors find ways to enhance the relevance of the
course. It also implies thatadult
learners need to be supported by their organizations in order for them to
finishonline
courses that they register for. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

GCU Style Citation (APA Style)

Park, J., &
Hee Jun, C. (2009). Factors Influencing Adult Learners’ Decision to Drop Out
or Persist in Online Learning. Journal Of Educational Technology & Society,
12(4), 207-217.