Using Research Guides at ACC

Summary

This instructional video guides viewers through the process of using the ACC library to search for career-related information. It covers navigating research guides, utilizing O*NET for detailed job descriptions, and exploring library databases like 'Academic Search Complete' to find relevant articles. The video emphasizes searching for full-text articles, filtering by recent years, and emailing articles along with MLA citations. The assignment requires students to conduct six career-related searches, read articles, and summarize them for discussion, providing a comprehensive overview of career research tools and techniques.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start your career research by accessing the provided general career information link on the class page.
• 😀 The library has a variety of research guides curated for different subjects, including career-related topics.
• 😀 From the ACC library homepage, you can access 'Research Subject Class Guides' to find guides for specific fields, including career information.
• 😀 The research guide for general career information includes resources on resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, and articles related to specific careers.
• 😀 O*NET is a valuable tool for researching occupations, offering standardized descriptions of hundreds of jobs and essential career details.
• 😀 O*NET provides information on job tasks, required skills, knowledge areas, and career outlooks for various professions, such as dental hygiene.
• 😀 Use the 'Academic Search Complete' database to find articles related to your career research. Make sure to log in with your ACC ID and password to access it.
• 😀 When searching the database, always choose 'Full Text' for articles and adjust filters to focus on recent publications (past 12 years).
• 😀 Refine your search by selecting magazine or journal articles based on your needs, ensuring relevance to your career path research.
• 😀 You can email articles to yourself with an MLA-formatted citation, which is helpful for compiling and referencing your research materials.
• 😀 As part of the assignment, practice researching six articles related to your chosen career and post your findings and summaries to the discussion board.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the ACC library research guide for career information?

The main purpose of the ACC library research guide is to help students find resources and information related to various careers. It includes tools like databases, job descriptions, and research materials to assist students in exploring different career paths.

How do you access the general career information guide on the ACC library website?

To access the general career information guide, go to the ACC library homepage, then click on 'Research Subject Class Guides.' From there, you can find the guide for general career information or search for other specific career-related guides.

What is the O*NET database, and how does it assist with career research?

O*NET is a comprehensive resource from the US Department of Labor that provides standardized descriptions of various jobs. It helps users explore job tasks, skills, knowledge, and the outlook for specific careers, such as dental hygienists.

What is the 'Bright Outlook' feature in the O*NET database?

'Bright Outlook' is a feature in O*NET that indicates the expected job growth or demand for a particular occupation. For example, it tells you if there is a positive outlook for jobs like dental hygienists in your area.

Why is it important to search for 'full text' articles in library databases?

Searching for 'full text' articles ensures that you can read the entire content of the article, which is crucial for gathering all the necessary information for your research.

What are some filtering options available when searching for career-related articles in the library database?

When searching for career-related articles, you can filter results by date (such as limiting the search to the last 12 years), by article type (such as magazines or academic journals), and by full-text availability.

What is the purpose of emailing articles to yourself from the library database?

Emailing articles to yourself allows you to keep track of useful research materials. It also ensures that you receive the article along with its citation, making it easier to reference and cite correctly.

What citation style should students use when emailing articles from the library database?

Students should use the MLA citation style when emailing articles from the library database, as specified for this particular assignment.

What is the assignment at the end of the video script?

The assignment involves searching for six career-related articles, summarizing them, and posting the summaries to the discussion board as part of the research project.

What is the significance of using recent articles (within the past 12 years) in career research?

Using recent articles ensures that the information is current and relevant, particularly in fields where trends, job demands, or technologies may evolve rapidly.