Study Notes on Library Resources and Academic Support at OSU Tulsa

Emphasis on diverse resources available to students at the library, including in-person and online options.
Importance of library services for assisting in paper assignments and research.
Outline deadlines mentioned for students' upcoming outlines and drafts.

Students can:
- Check out physical books and eBooks
- Borrow technology items:
- Laptops, chargers, study rooms equipped with technology for projects and presentations.
- Use study rooms: Equipped with air media and computers for presentations.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL):
- Partnership with libraries nationwide and internationally to access books and articles not available in the OSU Tulsa library.
- Access articles and books free of charge that are behind paywalls elsewhere.

Research Day: Scheduled for November 12, features new services including a poster printer for research presentations.
Workshops on various topics including AI tools for research scheduled for next Thursday. Registration for workshop attendance and announcements available.

Research appointments:
- Opportunities for students to get one-on-one help with assignments and research.
- Support on navigating library databases and finding resources.

Main library website: Tulsa Library
Quick Links Overview:
- A to Z databases: more specific than the catalog, especially for psychology-related subjects.
- 'Ask a Librarian': Access to librarians via text or chat for inquiries.
- FAQs for guidance on library services and procedures.
Research Guide Navigation:
- Navigate to subject and course guides, especially for psychology.
- Overview of finding background information, articles, and APA citation resources.

Importance of using APA citation style for final papers, available resources in library (7th edition manual on-site and online).
Research help available for correct citation formatting.

Effective use of databases and search strategies explained:
- Search engines function differently than general search engines like Google; understanding terminology is essential.
- Exploring keywords and subject terms to enhance search outcomes.
Boolean Operators: Utilizing AND, OR, and NOT to refine searches effectively.
- Wildcards for variations of root words (e.g., parent* for parent, parenting, parenthood).

Distinguishing between natural language terms used by the public versus specific terms used in academic databases.
Creating a search string: Techniques for combining terms using Boolean operators for comprehensive searches.

Understanding the difference between sources within databases (e.g., peer-reviewed articles vs. other types).
Guidance on narrowing results through filters (e.g., by publication date, peer-reviewed status).

Search examples discussed covering parenting and substance use, age group distinctions in search terminology.
Demonstration of database interfaces, assisted search navigation.

Emphasis on the value of peer review and trusted academic resources.
Encouragement of developing critical evaluation skills for determining resource reliability.

Encouragement for students to actively utilize library resources and support services for their academic success.
The significance of establishment of research-based discussions and synthesis of information across various platforms and analyses.

Reminder of upcoming assignment due dates, outline submission expectations, and the importance of a structured approach to writing their papers.
Details regarding group projects, upcoming lectures on parenting and discipline, library resources will continue.

Open discussion on how parenting experiences influence discipline styles – from past experiences to adjustments in approach to child-rearing.
Focus on the impact of aging and personality differences among siblings on parenting strategies.
Importance of communication and structured approaches toward discipline compared to punitive measures.