Benefits of Using the Ashford University Library
Benefits of Using the Ashford University Library
Christopher D’Angelo
INF103: Computer Literacy (ACD1519D)
Instructor:
Brian Hereford
May 6th 2015
There are many benefits to using the Ashford University library. In this paper I will explain the differences between scholarly and popular resources, along with providing a few examples to help better understand the differences. I will also talk about key things to remember when searching for sources within the Ashford University Library. Some examples I will explain are the databases and Find it tool @ AU search tool. Lastly I will go over how to be effective and efficient in finding resources that will fit in to research needs.
So let’s talk about what are some of the key differences between scholarly resources and popular resources. A scholarly resource is a resource that is published by a subject matter expert. It is a paper that is written by someone who is very familiar with the subject on hand. After a person writes the said paper it then goes through a peer review. A peer review is others that are experts in the field and weigh in on the paper at hand. It is a very vigorous process. It then has to be approved in order to be published and be considered a scholarly resource. Unlike scholarly resources, popular resources are usually written by a journalist of some sort or professional blogger. These resources are typically found in magazines, newspapers, or blogs. And are generally written for entertainment and inform the public. It often is very reliable and can be very helpful for research purposes. So now that you know what the differences are let’s talk about some key things to remember when searching with in the Ashford University Library.
The Ashford University Library is an amazing tool for us students attending Ashford University. It is full of information that will put us on the right path to success. But you have to understand how to use it first. And the library has thought of it all. It has
Christopher D’Angelo
INF103: Computer Literacy (ACD1519D)
Instructor:
Brian Hereford
May 6th 2015
There are many benefits to using the Ashford University library. In this paper I will explain the differences between scholarly and popular resources, along with providing a few examples to help better understand the differences. I will also talk about key things to remember when searching for sources within the Ashford University Library. Some examples I will explain are the databases and Find it tool @ AU search tool. Lastly I will go over how to be effective and efficient in finding resources that will fit in to research needs.
So let’s talk about what are some of the key differences between scholarly resources and popular resources. A scholarly resource is a resource that is published by a subject matter expert. It is a paper that is written by someone who is very familiar with the subject on hand. After a person writes the said paper it then goes through a peer review. A peer review is others that are experts in the field and weigh in on the paper at hand. It is a very vigorous process. It then has to be approved in order to be published and be considered a scholarly resource. Unlike scholarly resources, popular resources are usually written by a journalist of some sort or professional blogger. These resources are typically found in magazines, newspapers, or blogs. And are generally written for entertainment and inform the public. It often is very reliable and can be very helpful for research purposes. So now that you know what the differences are let’s talk about some key things to remember when searching with in the Ashford University Library.
The Ashford University Library is an amazing tool for us students attending Ashford University. It is full of information that will put us on the right path to success. But you have to understand how to use it first. And the library has thought of it all. It has
References: 1. “Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty Transcript” (Ashford University Library Tutorials)