Course research guide
child safety

This guide provides titles of and links to library sources that can help you with your research. Also: Search Sheet (Word doc)

Have fun with your search, and let me know if you have questions or need help at any time!

I. Define Topic

II. Devise Strategy

III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web

IV. Evaluate & Cite

I. Define Topic - reference sources in section III. below can help you with this part!

What topic are you researching?

List what you know about your topic -- who, what, when, where, why, and how:

What would you like to find out about your topic? What questions do you have? What are your learning issues?

II. Devise Strategy - create a flexible search plan, list key words/names

If you're researching a particular topic, such as "child safety", then you need to list as many synonyms and related key words as possible. Use the list of words to create multiple combinations with the word AND in order to have a successful search:

children AND safety AND internet
kids AND predators AND web
child* AND danger AND chat rooms

children	and	safety	and	internet
or		or		or
kids	and	predators	and	web
or		or		or
child*	and	danger	and	chat rooms

So...what's the difference between KEYWORD v. SUBJECT searching?

Keyword search = to combine key words or for more specific search; finds items that contain your keywords
Subject search = for broad search or when you know terminology; finds items that are about that topic

TIPS:

Use symbols such as the * at the end of key words to pick up alternate endings. (child* = child, child's, children, etc.)
Use keyword and subject searching together: start with a keyword search, find an item that's relevant, then look for subject headings within item descriptions and incorporate those subject words into your search strategy.

I. Define Topic

II. Devise Strategy

III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web

IV. Evaluate & Cite

III. Search Sources

A. REFERENCE sources - Looking for background information or facts?

Sources labeled Ref are in print and available at the SAC Library, 2nd floor reference room. You can also check your local library catalog to see if they own a copy. Online databases require a login from off-campus.You can get login info HERE.

Location & Call No.	Reference Source Title
Ref HQ534 .E53	Encyclopedia of Family Life
Ref HQ755.8 .P3783	Parenthood in America : an encyclopedia
Ref HV6017 .E52	Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
Ref HV6017 .E53	Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior
Ref HV6595 .N49	Encyclopedia of Kidnappings
Ref HV6773 .S3547	Cybercrime : a reference handbook
Ref HV6626.5 .C57	Encyclopedia of Child Abuse
Ref KF4850 .H66	Homeland Security law handbook
Ref LB15 .E47	Encyclopedia of Education
Ref LB17 .U54	Encyclopedia of American Education
Ref LB1139.25 .E53	Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education
Ref LB1139.4 .E175	Early Childhood Education: Curriculum Resource Handbook
Ref LB2822.82 .S82	Standards and Schooling in the United States
Ref RJ45 .T9465	Encyclopedia of Children's Health and Wellness

Online databases	Screen captures - clickable!
CQ Researcher
Opposing Viewpoints

I. Define Topic

II. Devise Strategy

III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web

IV. Evaluate & Cite

B. BOOKS, VIDEOS, other items - Looking for in-depth information?

Remember the old timey Card Catalog? What were the 3 ways you could search it?
With the online Catalog, start with a Keyword, then look for Subject headings.
A few Subject headings (just copy & paste into box!) for Subject searches:

Abduction -- United States -- Prevention
Children and strangers
Children's accidents -- Prevention
Children -- Crimes against
Children -- Diseases
Curriculum planning -- United States
Internet and children
Missing Children -- United States
Safety Education -- United States
Students -- Crimes against -- United States
netLibrary (eBooks)
How to check out books & eBooks

I. Define Topic

II. Devise Strategy

III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web

IV. Evaluate & Cite

C. ARTICLES - Looking for current information or need to highlight a specific issue?

Online databases require a login from off-campus.You can get login info HERE.

Academic Search Complete (all topics; includes an Education collection)
InfoTrac Onefile (all topics)
NewsBank (newspapers; includes SA Express-News)
Proquest Education Journals (warning! 4 users at a time only. can't get in? try later.)
Contemporary Women's Issues
More...

NOTE: If the full-text of the article isn't available online use the Journal Locator. Just type in the periodical title to see if SAC Library owns a paper copy or if another database offers full-text.