Site Map: IDS179 Course Pages at a Glance

3 Content Areas:

1. Books and Catalogs
2. Reference Resources
3. Evaluating Sources

4th Content Link: Test Your Knowledge

• test your knowledge of the 3 content areas

1. Books and Catalogs

• Books and Ebooks
• Finding Books in the ODU Library
• Understanding Book Citation Information
• Using the Search Tools
  a. ODU Library Catalog
  b. NetLibrary Ebooks
  c. Project Gutenberg

2. Reference Resources

• Types of Reference Works
• When to Use a Reference Work
• Selecting an Appropriate Reference Work
• Using the Search Tools
  a. ODU Library Catalog
  b. OhioLINK Electronic Book Center
  c. Oxford Reference Online
  d. ODU Library Quick Reference

3. Evaluating Resources

• The Basis for Evaluation: Engagin with Your Reading
• The Basics of Evaluation
  a. Asking the Right Questions
  b. Examining the Elements
• Evaluation Criteria
• Evaluation Criteria--Web

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