BLOG REFLECTION #5
Since learning about the many resources for conducting
statistics and other geographical or biographical information searches, it
appears that library research tools would be better suited for performing a
more precise and faster search of certain desired information, such as printed information. The ability to search for specific biographical information by the brief dictionary biographical method or a more detailed name or occupational method could not be as easily performed using one of the more commonly used search engines such as Google or Yahoo.
After researching for a specific statistic or biographical subject, I find a good way to determine if this information is correct is to cross check more than one website offering of the same information. Some cross checking of biographical information could be performed by checking indexes which would show where a person might be found and the popular Who’s Who in
America resource, to name two of many searches available. Other ways to check the validity of biographical resources would be to check the authority, frequency of updates and scope of information offered. When concerned about the accuracy of a web offering, I find a very informative website to detail what to use as a validating tool is: http://www.law.siu.edu/lawlib/guides/eval.htm
Finding the information needed for certain research is important and secondly, verifying the resource information for accuracy should also be a major concern to the serious researcher.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, July 31, 2009
Research Guide on Laser Eye Surgery
LASER EYE SURGERY
A. An Overview:
This research guide is about my choosen topic, laser eye surgery also known as LASIK surgery. This is a surgical procedure using a high tech excimer laser to correct a persons vision and focus. The scope of my topic is the medical side of the procedure and the pros and cons of having laser eye surgery. The strong areas of this research guide explains the step-by-step medical procedures of LASIK surgery.
B. Library of Congress Subject Headings (Online) included:
Lasik
Eye surgery- Laser
Eye- Laser surgery
Eye-Laser Surgery-Popular works
Lasik (Eye surgery) Complications-Case Studies
C. Keywords: laser eye surgery, eye surgery, laser surgery, Lasik, vision correction
D. Reference Sources:
1) LASIK." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 31 July 2009 <http://voyager2.lbcc.edu:2062/eb/article-9471402>.
The Encyclopædia Britannica has very in depth articles on laser eye surgery and a very searchable website.
2) Research Book: Amy Sutton. Eye care sourcebook: basic consumer health Information about eye care and eye disorders. Detroit , Mich.2003.
This library eye care reference book is a very good source of information for eye care.
3) Google Dictionary
http://www.google/com/dictionary
This resource is easy to use and easy to reach by searching on the Google search site, Google dictionary.
E. Print Books:
1) Stephen, Richard and Dorothy. The complete book of laser eye surgery
Naperville , Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2000.
Alamitos Adult Non-fiction - 617.755 S631c
Long Beach Branch
As the title states, this is a complete book on eye surgery and is for readers searching for an overall explantation on laser eye surgery.
2) * Ernest, Robert and Jonathan. LASIK : a guide to laser vision correction
Omaha , Neb. : Addicus Books, c2006.
Mark Twain Adult Non-fiction 617.71905 K84L
Branch of Long Beach Library
This book gives a well rounded backgroung to answer anyones question concerning lasik eye surgery such as the risks and the positve asspects as well.
*In search of 20/20: everything you need to know about laser eye surgery
Arun Lakra, Howard V. Gimbel GES, 1997
ISBN
0968175600, 9780968175606
This book is an in-depth look at the pros and cons of several types of laser eye surgeries and written by professionals studied in eye surgery. A section for asking the doctor questions is also included.
F. Periodicals:
1) Archives of Ophthalmology. Chicago : Jun 2009. Vol. 127, Iss. 6;
This publication is relevant to my topic of Laser eye surgery because the journal is a Ophthalmology journal and is current ,scholar and written by Medical doctors in their field.
(To Find: Access Proqest journal advance search and search eye surgery-laser,
Also select medical Science Proquest Health and Medical Complete, last 12 months, scholarly journals, search databases.)
2) Medical Post. Toronto : Apr 1, 2003. Vol. 39, Iss. 13;
This medical journal is relevant to my topic because it is a medical journal and has articles which non medical field readers could find easier to read.
(To Find: Access Proqest journal advance search and search eye surgery-laser,
Also select medical Science Proquest Health and Medical Complete, last 12 months, scholarly journals, search databases.)
3) Investagative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci., Dec 2001; 42: 3349 - 3356.
http://www.iovs.org.cvi/
This journal was found by Google scholar search. It is relevant to my topic because the publication is a medical ophthalmology journal, article are written by medical professional and it is current in date. Subscriptions are available.
All three journal have articles pertaining to my topic of lasik surgery.
1) healthfinder.gov
healthfinder.gov, is a government Web site "where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy," health finder.
Sign on at http://www.heath/ finder.gov.
-This is a government website and very credible. It is a great website with current news on many other health issues. There is an search list from A to Z and many links within the site. By this web site covering medical issues and having recent documents on the topic of laser eye surgery, this makes this a great site to receive professional, current, and validated information.
2) MedlinePlus
URL: medlineplus.gov
/ http://www.nlm.nih.govmedineplus.html
-MedilinePlus, is a wonderful site to find any information on health issues and it comes from creditable sources. MedlinePlus states that it is the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Consumers and medical professionals will find that this is a medical web site they can find the information they are searching for and much more. This web site has an dictionary, medical encyclopedia and medical dictionary. They also have easy-to-understand tutorials, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and much more as staled on their web page. MedlinePlus is updated daily and can be bookmarked at the URL: medlineplus.gov."
Blog Reflection 5- MY FINAL REFLECTION FOR LIB 3
My distance learning started with a course in philosophy. This on line Lib3 course was not my first on line course. The on line format of this course, which included a weekly discussion forum and Blog reflection postings on the personal blog of each student, increased student interaction. It was interesting reading what other students posted, receiving replies to my posts and looking at our class blogs. The discussion board often helped put clarity on some of the course material.
My preference for on line classes has a lot to do with having more time to spend on the course without sitting in a classroom. I have not experienced a chat room, but I have heard from other students who have, that course chat rooms are a good place for students to assist each other with quick questions and to share course information.
From my experience, online classes vary as face- to- face classes do, in being easier or harder. I do feel on line classes always have plenty of course work to keep involvement with the class high. In my opinion, taking this library course on line seems the most appropriate vehicle. The other place setting for this course seems to be in the actual library. Being already on line to complete class research and send assignments was one of the reasons that helped make this 18 week course, condensed to 9 weeks, possible.
For this class to have a face-to-face open workshop sounds like a good idea. On a few occasions, as when I searched Proquest, I would have liked to have some of the assignment search methods demonstrated.
Good Bye LIB3 !! Many Good Times Researching Will Not Be Forgotten!!! I have learned so much and discovered many new and interesting things I will not forget!
My preference for on line classes has a lot to do with having more time to spend on the course without sitting in a classroom. I have not experienced a chat room, but I have heard from other students who have, that course chat rooms are a good place for students to assist each other with quick questions and to share course information.
From my experience, online classes vary as face- to- face classes do, in being easier or harder. I do feel on line classes always have plenty of course work to keep involvement with the class high. In my opinion, taking this library course on line seems the most appropriate vehicle. The other place setting for this course seems to be in the actual library. Being already on line to complete class research and send assignments was one of the reasons that helped make this 18 week course, condensed to 9 weeks, possible.
For this class to have a face-to-face open workshop sounds like a good idea. On a few occasions, as when I searched Proquest, I would have liked to have some of the assignment search methods demonstrated.
Good Bye LIB3 !! Many Good Times Researching Will Not Be Forgotten!!! I have learned so much and discovered many new and interesting things I will not forget!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Blog Reflection #4
Information competency is the ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in all of its various formats < http://hcom.csumb.edu/infocomp/aboutic/index.html>. Information competency is very important to me because it means having the know how to locate important information when it is needed. I think an information competent student should know how to evaluate and use information productively, is aware of the many resources offered at our school libraries and other libraries and how to access/ find the right search vehicle for the research information needed.
The information I have received while taking this library course has certainly brought me closer to being an information competent student. Becoming familiar with the wealth of information available through the right search vehicles has improved my accessibility to information but also removes any pretence on my part of knowing all there is to know about how to access the vast amount of information on the internet and the WWW. Having the LBCC library website available and the many free search tool offered on the library site has been very instrumental in improving my information competence.
I will continue to improve to utilize the wonderful wealth of research tools and strive the match the vehicle to the information needed. I will continue to improve my evaluating skills and choose information that is relevant to my research needs. I feel I will be able to accomplish my research needs with much more competence. I will make a note to myself to recommend this class to fellow students and any one who has a wealth of information available while saving time and resources. After this class is over I will continue to use the correct search vehicle when ever I need to find information. The many search vehicles I have become aware of (like a thesaurus) which would be of big help right now.
The information I have received while taking this library course has certainly brought me closer to being an information competent student. Becoming familiar with the wealth of information available through the right search vehicles has improved my accessibility to information but also removes any pretence on my part of knowing all there is to know about how to access the vast amount of information on the internet and the WWW. Having the LBCC library website available and the many free search tool offered on the library site has been very instrumental in improving my information competence.
I will continue to improve to utilize the wonderful wealth of research tools and strive the match the vehicle to the information needed. I will continue to improve my evaluating skills and choose information that is relevant to my research needs. I feel I will be able to accomplish my research needs with much more competence. I will make a note to myself to recommend this class to fellow students and any one who has a wealth of information available while saving time and resources. After this class is over I will continue to use the correct search vehicle when ever I need to find information. The many search vehicles I have become aware of (like a thesaurus) which would be of big help right now.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Blog Reflection 3
New avenues of using reference sources continues to open doors to information I have not had access to. My opinion of the research process has been overwhelming enhanced in a positive way. Accessing resources has a better way. New way and avenues of accessing resources, databases and all other sources of information will enhance the quality of my future informational searches.
In the past, Yahoo would have been my typical search engine. When first becoming familiar with my own private internet service and first online courses, my internet provider, MSN provide an entire page of search engines which would in turn search the information simultaneously. This has since changed since becoming aware of LBCC’s library website and all the search options available I feel better equipped to complete research papers, homework, and assignments and find information, books, facts and all other offering on the internet. I will evaluate online information and find the right resources before starting my next research paper.
In the past, Yahoo would have been my typical search engine. When first becoming familiar with my own private internet service and first online courses, my internet provider, MSN provide an entire page of search engines which would in turn search the information simultaneously. This has since changed since becoming aware of LBCC’s library website and all the search options available I feel better equipped to complete research papers, homework, and assignments and find information, books, facts and all other offering on the internet. I will evaluate online information and find the right resources before starting my next research paper.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Blog Reflection #2 Information Competency
The information that has become available to me by enrolling in this library course has been spectacular. Searching data bases and using different search directories have certainly allowed me to become better informed. The scholar and scientific searches have impressed me with the amount of highly educated and scholar resources there are on the internet for accessing. I feel libraries are a vital necessity for accessing information and searches, eBooks and journals are very beneficial especially the speed that some databases can be searched and accessed.
Libraries offer much more than books and journals. Most resource materials can only be found and obtained through the library’s reference books. Visiting the library also renews interest in reading by showcasing books on floor displays and stacks. Libraries offer many books, journals, and DVD rentals at no or low cost. On-line journals, newspapers and eBooks sometimes require subscriptions. Also have live reference librarians to guide us to other search options we might not have I might have considered is also a helpful benefit of the physical library.
The internet plays a significance role in my life because of its many uses. Taking an online course, using e-mail, up to date news and informational searches are a few ways the internet’s daily usage in my life. It is a time saver and an incredibly great resource.
Libraries offer much more than books and journals. Most resource materials can only be found and obtained through the library’s reference books. Visiting the library also renews interest in reading by showcasing books on floor displays and stacks. Libraries offer many books, journals, and DVD rentals at no or low cost. On-line journals, newspapers and eBooks sometimes require subscriptions. Also have live reference librarians to guide us to other search options we might not have I might have considered is also a helpful benefit of the physical library.
The internet plays a significance role in my life because of its many uses. Taking an online course, using e-mail, up to date news and informational searches are a few ways the internet’s daily usage in my life. It is a time saver and an incredibly great resource.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Reflection Assignment 1: Course Reflection
Taking this library course has increased and refreshed my appreciation for the many benefits of the public library system along with the campus library as well. Learning to access the library website and to do productive searches will be a major advantage at furthering my educational goals.
The course textbook has been very clear and precise in explaining the thesis selection process. Also, the textbook information on internet databases and electronic sources has been very helpful.
The discussion forum is a fairly new course participation forum for me, while helping to balance my grasp of course materials and ideas with instructor’s and classmates’ viewpoints.
This library course has been great exposing me to other database search engines such as NexusLexus.
I AH-ed when I realized that numerous search engines use different search formats for accurate and precise searches.
The course textbook has been very clear and precise in explaining the thesis selection process. Also, the textbook information on internet databases and electronic sources has been very helpful.
The discussion forum is a fairly new course participation forum for me, while helping to balance my grasp of course materials and ideas with instructor’s and classmates’ viewpoints.
This library course has been great exposing me to other database search engines such as NexusLexus.
I AH-ed when I realized that numerous search engines use different search formats for accurate and precise searches.
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