Conducted by
Hayati Abdul & Umarani Jayapal
Resource Librarians (Sociology)
Today’s Menu
Getting Started
Introduction to EndNote
Finding a topic
The Research Cycle
Principles of Search Statement
Databases
Overview and Hands-on
Search catalogue (Library Portal)
Citing References
Cite While You Write (EndNote)
Turnitin
Getting Help (FAQs, Subject Guides)
Check out the SC2205 LibGuide
Getting Started!
Prepping an
Library
What is EndNote?
A software that:
stores and organizes citations
inserts citations into a Word document
Format references in a predefined citation style
For more on Endnote, see guide at:
http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/endnote
Software installation instructions :
http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/content.php?pid=965
51&sid=1067663
In-texts & Bibliography
Two places to cite the references you have used:
within a sentence
in-text citation
at the end of the document
footnotes/bibliography/references
In-text Citation
Herring and Paolillo (2006) found that the genre of a web entry—
rather than the gender of the writer—affects the style of writing.
Bibliography/Reference
Herring, S. C., & Paolillo, J. C. (2006). Gender and genre variation in
weblogs. Journal of Sociolinguistics, 10(4), 439-459.
Create an EndNote Library
All programs > EndNote > EndNote Program
b. Select Create a new library
Each library has:
c. Filename: MyEndNoteLibrary (*.enl) .enl
.Data
d. Save
Note: no limit to number of references, but <100,000 is
recommended
a.
Ways to fill up your EndNote Library
Direct
Export
Import Text
File
Online
Search
Manual
Inputting
Import PDF
EndNote Library
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Getting Started
Finding a topic
Finding a topic
Scan newspapers, textbooks and module readings for
topic ideas and suggestions.
Think of what you have read or seen recently that may be
of interest to you.
Draw on your personal experiences or other modules, etc.
for inspiration.
Search the library catalogue for interesting reads.
Reference sources such as encyclopaedias are good for
overview of topics, definitions, etc.
Browsing the Wikipedia can provide some topic ideas. Keep
in mind when doing so that anyone can change and edit
entries in Wikipedia.
Interesting Reads
Before Searching a Database…
It is important to think about how a database
will interpret your search topic
You can search single words or phrases – usually
no problem!
You can combine terms and phrases – important
to combine those terms effectively.
Plan your search strategy
Creating a search statement can save time!
The Research Cycle:
Search Statement Principles & Exercise
The Research Process
List synonyms, related
words & variant spellings
Create search
statement
Identify main
keywords
explore
Search for sources using
LINC+/LINC & databases
Topic
Complete your
assignment
Get more sources by
checking references
no
yes
Are there enough? Evaluate
quality, currency, relevance, etc.
Information Sources
Source
Useful for
How to Access
Books
Overview of topics
LINC+, LINC
Journal articles &
conference papers
In-depth treatment of topics,
usually current and scholarly.
Some journals may be peerreviewed
Citations and fulltexts if available:
databases
Full-text: LINC+,
LINC
Newspapers
Recent events, anecdotes,
book reviews, interviews,
biographical information, “data”
Factiva, LexisNexis,
microfilms
Websites
(.edu, .gov, .org )
Exploring the topic
Search engines
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Journal Articles?
Authors
academics and researchers in the field
Article selection
"peer reviewed" by scholars
Purpose
make original research available to scholarly world
References
contains bibliographies, footnotes and works cited
Appearance
serious with graphs, charts to illustrate concepts.
How to Identify Scholarly Articles
Courtesy of Wayne State University Libraries, 2010.
Evaluating Resources
Relevance
Is it relevant to your topic/subject?
Authority
Is it from a reputable publisher, society or association. Look at the
author’s credentials & institutional affiliation.
Accuracy
What are the methods of research that were used? Are there
means to verify the data?
Objectivity
Is there a range of viewpoints to support or reinforce the
arguments presented? Are the arguments comprehensive?
Currency
Is this the latest information available? How frequently is it
updated?
Scholarly
Is it peer reviewed? How often has it been cited by others?
Create Search Statement
Dualincome
Parenting
Dualincome
Dualearners
Creating Search Statements
Step1 . Identify principal concepts &
keywords from your research topic/question
Step 2. Combine keywords together using
Boolean operators - AND, OR, NOT
Other search symbols
Round parentheses - ( )
Truncation, wild card - *
Quotation marks - “ “
Concepts and Related Terms
Topic
Who's watching Junior? A look at
parenting in dual income families.
Identify main concepts, keywords & related terms
List synonyms, broader or narrower terms, variant spelling of
these concepts/keywords
#1. dual income
• dual income
• dual earner
#2: parenting
• parenting
• childrearing
Boolean Operators
AND = both terms must be present
(to narrow/refine search; fewer
search results)
e.g. dual income AND parenting
OR = either of the terms may be present
(to broaden search)
e.g. dual income OR dual earner
dual income
A
N parenting
D
dual income
O R
dual earner
NOT = excludes a search term
(use with caution)
Truncation *
Use asterisk * for variant forms of a word &
variant spelling
Examples:
technolog*  technological, technologies, etc.
parent*  parenthood, parenting, parents
Note:
Some databases use other symbols, e.g.: $, ?, !
Check individual databases “Help” menus
Round Parentheses ( )
Used to group words to be searched together
Use especially to group synonyms of a concept
together.
Examples:
(sexual OR gender) AND (inequality OR differences)
Retrieves articles with the terms:
 sexual inequality, gender inequality
 sexual differences, gender differences
Quotation marks “ “
Used to search “multi-word concept / phrase” e.g.
Examples
gendered family79 hits
“gendered family”  18 hits
2. second demographic transition  146 hits
“second demographic transition”  58 hits
1.
Note:
Some databases treat adjacent words as separate words with the
implicit operator AND between the words.
Others treat them as phrase (“ ”)
Search Statement
Topic
Who's watching Junior? - A look at parenting
in dual income families.
Search statement:
(dual income OR dual earner) AND parenting
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Sort by: Relevance
Do a direct export to EndNote
Databases
Overview and Hands-On
Access Databases from Library Portal
Under Databases tab
Alternatively, search catalogue
Scopus
Multidisciplinary database
Over 4,300 titles in Social Sciences including Arts
& Humanities
Coverage from 1996Full-text may be available
select View at Publisher button
Check library holdings in catalogue
click on hyperlinked title
Easy to use
Shows references when available
Scopus
Scopus Search Results
Export Records to EndNote
Export Scopus Results to EndNote
Exporting Scopus records into EndNote
In Scopus:
Perform search as normal.
Mark references to be imported into EndNote.
At the top of the screen, click on the icon Export.
For 1., select Export.
For 2. Export format: select RIS format (Reference Manager, Procite,
EndNote)
For Output: select Abstract format.
Click Export.
Click Open, when prompted for “File Download”
EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a
Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click
Open.
The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the
group “Imported References”
See http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/content.php?pid=96551&sid=1073299
Sociology Databases
Sociological Abstracts
Good for literature review in Sociology
Provides indexes & abstracts to journal articles, book
chapters, conference papers & dissertations.
Coverage, 1979Culture, social structure, social differentiation, social
psychology, sociology of the arts, business, education,
studies in violence and power …
Search LINC for full-texts
Access from Library portal
Lets’ Search Sociological Abstracts
Discuss the ways in which
globalization affects family life
Topic
#1. globalization
transnationalism
#2. family life
Search statement:
(globalization OR transnationalism) AND family life
Limit search to:
Years: 2006Language: English
Export records to EndNote: save in .txt file > Go to EndNote > File >
Import > select a filter (Sociological Abstracts CSA)
Search Sociological Abstracts
Results for Sociological Abstracts
Output Records
Export Sociological Abstracts
Records to EndNote
Sociological Abstracts (CSA)
In Sociological Abstracts (CSA):
Perform search as normal.
Mark references to be imported into EndNote.
Click on Save, Print, Email.
Click on the Save button.
Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
Open EndNote:
Open an existing EndNote Library.
On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Sociological Abs (CSA).
Click Choose.
Click Import.
The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group
“Imported References”.
See http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/content.php?pid=96551&sid=1073299
Exercises
Hands-On Practice
Lets’ Search
Single mum versus single dad!
Who makes a better a parent?
Topic
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2.
#2:
Lets’ Search...
Topic
Asian values and state of the
Singapore family
#1.
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2
Lets’ Search ...
Explain how advances in technology affect all
or any of the aspects of family life and structure?
Topic
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2.
#3
Lets’ Search ...
For better or for worse: young adults’
perceptions on marriage and social well-being
Topic
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2.
#3
Lets’ Search ...
Unpaid work, such as caring for children and
housework, is often the women’s responsibility. Why?
Topic
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2.
#3
Lets’ Search ...
The impact of Singapore’s
family-oriented policies on the individual
Topic
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export records to EndNote
#2.
#3
Lets’ Search ...
Topic
What are the factors leading to higher rate of
divorce and a lower rate of marriage?
#1:
Search statement:
Limit search to:
Period: last 5 years (2006- )
Language: English
Export 4 records to EndNote
#2.
#3
Library Portal
Search catalogue for books
Search Catalogue for books
Search the Library portal:
To view full record
Export catalogue record to EndNote
At the full record display:
In LINC:
For a list of resources, refer to LibGuide for
SC2205 Library Tutorial > Writing & Citing
Reading References
Journal article
Author
Year
Article title
Teo, Y. 2010. "Shaping the Singapore
family, producing the state and society."
Economy and Society 39(3):337-359.
Journal title
Volume(issue no.)
Pages
Reading References
Book chapter
Author of
Book chapter
Pages
Publication
year
Title of
book chapter
Chan, P.C.W. 2010. " Shared values of Singapore
: sexual minority rights as Singaporean value."
Pp. 9-26 in Protection of sexual minorities since
Stonewall : progress and stalemate in developed
and developing countries, edited by Phil C.W.
Chan. London: Routledge.
Place of
publication
Publisher
Source
editor
Source
title
Why Cite?
Provides
evidence for
your arguments
and adds
credibility to
your work.
To help readers
find your sources
& go through
some of the
steps you took to
reach your
conclusions.
To show your
teachers the
work that you
have done
Helps avoid
charges of
plagiarism.
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Sources You Need to Cite…
Direct quotations
from a book,
article, letter,
email, lecture, etc.
Single words, short
phrases, sentences &
passages quoted from
books or articles
used.
Statistics, tables,
charts…
Ideas you draw
from a source but
present entirely in
your own words.
Paraphrases and
summaries of books,
journal articles,
pamphlets…
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Library Management
Using
in MS Word
- Cite While You Write
EndNote : Populating the Library
Direct
Export
Records from:
• Web of Science
• Scopus
• JSTOR
• Google Scholar
Import
Text File
Records from:
• Factiva
• Sociological
Abstracts
• LINC
Manual
Inputting
Import
PDF
Records from:
• LexisNexis
Academic
• Blogs
• Transcripts
• Hardcopyonly journal
articles, etc.
Records will be
created upon
importing
softcopies of
journal articles
provided it is
equipped with
DOI No. and is
OCRable
Online
Search
EndNote
Library
MS Word/Open Office
Cite While You Write
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Add References: Direct Export
Export directly from database
a.
b.
c.
At the database, select the records you want
Output/export to EndNote
Click Open
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Add References: Direct Export
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2
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Add References: Import Text File (.txt)
Used when references cannot be exported to
EndNote directly
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
At the database, select the records you want
Export text (.txt) file and save on desktop
In EndNote, go to File > Import
Browse and select the .txt file
Select import option (filter) (e.g. INNOPAC for LINC)
Which filter do I use?
http://libguides.nus.edu.sg/content.php?pid=96551&si
d=1073299
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Add References: Import Text File (.txt)
Add
References: Import Text File
2
3
1
1
2
3
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Add References: Import PDF Files
Extracts citation of PDF files
b. Works only if PDF contains a DOI
(Digital Object Identifier)
a.
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Add References: Import PDF Files
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Manage References: Groups
Create up to 500 custom &
smart groups
Types of Groups
permanent & temporary groups
custom groups
smart groups
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Manage References: Duplicates
Check for duplicate references
a. Edit > Preferences > Duplicates
b. Références > Find Duplicates
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EndNote Cite While You Write
Create a paper with properly formatted
references, bibliography, figures & tables
Do NOT edit the citations and bibliographies in
Word Processor. Edit the reference in the
EndNote Library ONLY
Inserting Citations
Method 1: Find Citation
a. Search for a word in any field (e.g. title,
author)
b. Select the references that you want to insert
into your paper
Method 2: Insert Selected Citation(s)
a. In EndNote library, select a citation
b. Go to Word and place cursor at insertion
point
c. Click on Insert Citation > Insert selected
citation(s)
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Edit & Manage Citations in MS Word
Edit the look of your References…
• APA : Adding page numbers,
removing author name, removing
year, adding custom text
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Getting Help
FAQs
Chat with librarian
LIBGUIDES
Getting Help
Phone:
6516-2029/30
Email:
clbha@nus.edu.sg
clbuj@nus.edu.sg
Walk in:
information desk (CL, level 5)
Others:
FAQs
Library Instruction ONline (LION)
Subject Guide
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