SP – Five sources due Feb. 17
Week 5 (Feb 8-9-10): Finding Sources
In class (with Karyn Silverman, HS Librarian):
- Where do professionals in your field go for information?
- What are the leading publications and resources for those who specialize in this field?
Here are the categories of relevant sources (see this handout from Karyn for more detailed instructions)
- Ask a professional
- Search for academic journals, professional/trade publications – use databases
- Search for websites from a leading association/guild/group – use directories
- Search for blogs – Use Google or Technorati
- Search for books – use LREI, NYPL catalogs, Google book search, etc.
Assignment due Feb. 17: Identify at least 5 leading publications/resources in your chosen field of focus. Try to find a variety of sources that cover both historical information and current activity in the field. DO NOT include generic websites from unattributed sources (e.g. Wikipedia) or sources written for a general/lay audience (Time, New York Times, etc.).
Proposals have been reviewed by the Senior Project Committee and will receive a designation of Approved, Rewrite, or Approve with Revisions. Check Moodle for feedback and/or speak to Julia this week about what to do next. REVISED PROPOSALS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, 2/17.
Note – on Wednesday, February 17 all three sections will meet together in the library/Tech Center. Please do not go to your study/free.