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This guide will help you find books, journals, web sites and more related to social work, as well as course-specific research guides.
Last update: Feb 03rd, 2010 URL: http://spfldcol.libguides.com/socialwork  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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We can talk about whatever you need help with:

  • finding a topic
  • picking the right database
  • identifying scholarly articles
  • evaluating web sites

... you name it, I can help you with it. 

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How to Search for Information on Social Work

How do you get started with your research?  First you need a plan.   

Before you start, ask yourself these questions:

  1. What exactly is my topic?  Be as specific as possible!
  2. What type of information am I looking for?  Book, article, or something else?
  3. How much information do I need?  A few facts or as much as you can find?
  4. Do I need scholarly information or not?  There are ways to limit to scholarly material.

Your answers will help determine where and how to start your research.  In fact, many of the things you need are in this guide so the next step is to look around and see what's here.

Searching for information on social/public policy?

  • Social Work: Public Policy  
    This Research Guide is tailored specifically for Social Work students trying to located information on social policies.
 

Searchpath - START HERE

Searchpath is an online self-paced tutorial that can help you learn basic library and research skills. There are five modules:

 

Take SearchPath to gain an understanding of how the library works, and how to find what you need! Each module takes between 15 to 20 minutes to complete. You can either watch each one in order or mix and match. It's up to you!

 

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