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PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY Tutorial for Graduate Tutorial for Graduate

Students Students (PH6770)(PH6770)

Conducted By : Conducted By :

Thavamani Prem KumarThavamani Prem Kumar

Senior Librarian, Information Services, Senior Librarian, Information Services, Central LibraryCentral Library

Email : clbtr@nus.edu.sgEmail : clbtr@nus.edu.sg

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ObjectivesObjectives

To show you how to use the Library Portal to access To show you how to use the Library Portal to access resources and services resources and services

To introduce you to the basics of literature searchTo introduce you to the basics of literature search To search in LINC and databases using To search in LINC and databases using

Keywords and synonymsKeywords and synonyms Boolean operators Boolean operators

To familiarize you with searching for information in To familiarize you with searching for information in Philosopher’s IndexPhilosopher’s Index

To introduce you to other useful databasesTo introduce you to other useful databases To access full text articles via e-journalsTo access full text articles via e-journals

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Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

At the end of the session, you will be ableAt the end of the session, you will be able

to : to : Locate materials & services from LINC and Locate materials & services from LINC and

Library Portal Library Portal Search databases for : Search databases for :

Journal articlesJournal articles Conference papers, book chaptersConference papers, book chapters Full text articlesFull text articles

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ContentsContents

Sources for researchSources for research Search StrategySearch Strategy Library ResourcesLibrary Resources

LINC LINC E-Resources (Indexes & E-Journals)E-Resources (Indexes & E-Journals)

LIONLION Citing References and EndNoteCiting References and EndNote Subject GuideSubject Guide Other relevant mattersOther relevant matters

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Sources for ResearchSources for ResearchSourceSource When to use themWhen to use them

BooksBooks In-depth, provides overview, references In-depth, provides overview, references for further readingfor further reading

ThesesTheses In-depth look at specific topicsIn-depth look at specific topics

Journal articlesJournal articles Latest research developments/findingsLatest research developments/findings

NewspapersNewspapers Case studies, public reactionsCase studies, public reactions

DatabasesDatabases Collection of many e-journals, e-books, Collection of many e-journals, e-books, conference proceedings, book chapters, conference proceedings, book chapters,

statistics, newspaper articles, etc.statistics, newspaper articles, etc.

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Evaluating SourcesEvaluating Sources

AuthorityAuthorityWhat credentials are listed for the authors?What credentials are listed for the authors?

ObjectivityObjectivityIs the information presented objective or biased? Is the information presented objective or biased?

AccuracyAccuracyIs the information well supported by references? Is the information well supported by references?

CurrencyCurrencyIs the information updated?Is the information updated?

AppropriatenessAppropriatenessIs the information what you need?Is the information what you need?

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Search Strategy Search Strategy

List keywords & synonyms to describe your List keywords & synonyms to describe your topictopic

Eg. Human Embryos and EthicsEg. Human Embryos and Ethics• DNA, Eugenics, Human embryology, Stem cellsDNA, Eugenics, Human embryology, Stem cells

• Medical ethics, Bioethics, Moral conduct/ moral values/ moral Medical ethics, Bioethics, Moral conduct/ moral values/ moral principles, Ethical conduct/ ethical practices, Human dignityprinciples, Ethical conduct/ ethical practices, Human dignity

Combine keywords with Boolean operatorsCombine keywords with Boolean operators ANDAND, , OROR, , NOTNOT

Use truncation symbolsUse truncation symbols Group words to be searched togetherGroup words to be searched together

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Boolean OperatorsBoolean Operators

ANDANDResults must match both termsResults must match both terms

ORORResults must match one or more of the termsResults must match one or more of the terms

Human Embryos ANDEthics

Stem CellsHuman

Embryos

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Truncation Truncation **Round parentheses ( )Round parentheses ( )

Use asterisk Use asterisk * * to retrieve variant forms to retrieve variant forms of termsof terms

embryoembryo* * = embryos, embryology= embryos, embryology

UseUse ( )( ) for grouping words or phrasesfor grouping words or phrases

( ( human embryos human embryos ) and ( ) and ( stem cells stem cells ))

( ( human embryos human embryos ) or ( ) or ( stem cells stem cells ))

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Let’s PractiseLet’s Practise Go to Go to LINC LINC Next click on Keyword Search > Advanced Next click on Keyword Search > Advanced

SearchSearch Next type in this search first : Next type in this search first : human embryo or stem cell and medical ethics human embryo or stem cell and medical ethics

or bioethics or ethics or bioethics or ethics Then try this search :Then try this search :((human embryhuman embry** oror stem cell stem cell)) andand ((medical ethics medical ethics

oror bioethics bioethics oror ethics ethics) ) Compare the number of hits in each searchCompare the number of hits in each search

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Library ResourcesLibrary Resources Unlock the Library ResourcesUnlock the Library Resources

Library PortalLibrary Portal

LINC+LINC+

& LINC& LINC

((LLibrary ibrary ININtegratedtegrated

CCatalogue)atalogue)

E-ResourcesE-Resources

www.lib.nus.edu.sg

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LINC+ LINC+ or or LINCLINC

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LINC+ or LINC

Books Journals Multimedia

TOC Full text Full text Video-on-demandSummary &

reviews

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LINC+ : Enhanced Library LINC+ : Enhanced Library CatalogueCatalogue

Tag

Clouds Faceted

Browsing

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MyLincMyLinc NEW

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Accessing E-ResourcesAccessing E-Resources

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E-ResourcesE-Resources

Comprise many databasesComprise many databases Indexes and Abstracts Indexes and Abstracts E-JournalsE-Journals E-BooksE-Books NewspapersNewspapers E-Reserves on IVLEE-Reserves on IVLE Examination PapersExamination Papers Dictionaries and EncyclopediasDictionaries and Encyclopedias

Records can be printed or downloadedRecords can be printed or downloaded

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Indexes Indexes

Relevant IndexesRelevant Indexes Philosopher’s IndexPhilosopher’s Index (via OvidSP)(via OvidSP)

Arts and Humanities Citation IndexArts and Humanities Citation Index (via Web of(via Web of Science)Science)

Social Sciences Citation Index Social Sciences Citation Index (via Web of Science)(via Web of Science)

Sociological AbstractsSociological Abstracts LexisNexis AcademicLexisNexis Academic

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Philosopher’s Index Philosopher’s Index Index to Articles from 1940 to dateIndex to Articles from 1940 to date

Search LINC for full-text of references retrieved

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Web of ScienceWeb of ScienceIncludesIncludes Arts and Humanities Citation Index Arts and Humanities Citation Index andand

Social Sciences Citation IndexSocial Sciences Citation IndexCoverage from 1980 to currentCoverage from 1980 to current

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Sociological AbstractsSociological AbstractsResource for Indexes and Abstracts to journal articles, book Resource for Indexes and Abstracts to journal articles, book

chapters, conference proceedings and dissertations in chapters, conference proceedings and dissertations in Sociology, 1952 to currentSociology, 1952 to current

Search LINC for full-text of references retrieved

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LexisNexis AcademicLexisNexis AcademicAccess to full text articles from law journals and law Access to full text articles from law journals and law

cases from many common law jurisdictionscases from many common law jurisdictions

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E-JournalsE-Journals

Some useful E-Journal Databases Some useful E-Journal Databases

JSTORJSTOR Project MUSEProject MUSE Hein OnlineHein Online

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JSTORJSTOR

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Project MuseProject Muse

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HEIN ONLINEHEIN ONLINE

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Library Instruction OnlineLibrary Instruction Online(LION)(LION)

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Gibaldi, Joseph.Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA handbook for writers of MLA handbook for writers of research papers.research papers. 6th ed. New York : Modern 6th ed. New York : Modern Language Association of America, 2003. (LB2369 Gib Language Association of America, 2003. (LB2369 Gib 2003)2003)

Chicago manual of style : the essential guide for Chicago manual of style : the essential guide for writers, editors and publishers.writers, editors and publishers. 15th ed.15th ed. Chicago : Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2003.University of Chicago Press, 2003. (Z253 Chi 2003)(Z253 Chi 2003)

Turabian, Kate L.Turabian, Kate L. A manual for writers of research A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers.for students and researchers. 7th ed. Chicago : 7th ed. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.University of Chicago Press, 2007. (LB2369 Tur 2007)(LB2369 Tur 2007)

Citing References

See LION on How to Cite References

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EndNoteEndNoteA software that : A software that : Stores and organizes citations found Stores and organizes citations found

from many sopurcesfrom many sopurces Inserts these citations into a Word Inserts these citations into a Word

document, anddocument, and Automatically formats your references Automatically formats your references

according to a predefined citation styleaccording to a predefined citation style

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HowHow to install EndNote X2 to install EndNote X2

To install EndNote X2, please refer to the instructions at:

http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/lion/e/endnoteGuide.html

Mac users, please email software@nus.edu.sg for separate installation instructions.

If you encounter technical problems (including installation), please contact IT Care at tel: 6516 2080 or email itcare@nus.edu.sg

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Subject GuidesSubject Guides

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A Starting Point for Research on A Starting Point for Research on PhilosophyPhilosophy

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E-FormsE-Formson the Library Portal on the Library Portal

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Useful E-Forms Useful E-Forms for Graduate Studentsfor Graduate Students

Document Delivery Services (DDS)Document Delivery Services (DDS) Request articles/ book chapters/conference papers Request articles/ book chapters/conference papers notnot found in NUS found in NUS

LibrariesLibraries

InfoHelp ServicesInfoHelp Services Ask a LibrarianAsk a Librarian

Loan ServicesLoan Services Request to borrow books not held in NUS Libraries ( Interlibrary Loan)Request to borrow books not held in NUS Libraries ( Interlibrary Loan) Request to borrow books held in other NUS Libraries (Intralibrary Request to borrow books held in other NUS Libraries (Intralibrary

Loan)Loan)

New Book/ Journal/ Multimedia New Book/ Journal/ Multimedia Request purchase of BooksRequest purchase of Books

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Copyright Act allows you to copy / print / Copyright Act allows you to copy / print / download for research & private studydownload for research & private study10% or 1 chapter of book or work10% or 1 chapter of book or work1 article in a journal issue1 article in a journal issue

No excessive downloading from electronic No excessive downloading from electronic resourcesresourcesPenalty imposed for violationPenalty imposed for violation

CopyrightCopyrightC

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PlagiarismPlagiarism

Maintain academic integrity, alwaysMaintain academic integrity, always

acknowledge the sources you useacknowledge the sources you use Learn more at : Learn more at : http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/ Prevent plagiarism by using Prevent plagiarism by using Turn It In Turn It In atat

http://www.cit.nus.edu.sg/plagiarism/http://www.cit.nus.edu.sg/plagiarism/ FAQ on plagiarism at : FAQ on plagiarism at : http://http://

kwanghui.com/plagiarism.htmlkwanghui.com/plagiarism.html

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Getting HelpGetting Help Advisory Service Advisory Service

at Information Desk, at Information Desk, Central Library, Central Library,

Level 5Level 5

Email me at : Email me at :

clbtr@nus.edu.sgclbtr@nus.edu.sg

Tel : 6516 2028Tel : 6516 2028

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