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HOME > Research > Subject Guides > Service Learning | |
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Introduction | Reference Sources | Indexes & Databases | Internet Resources | Citation Styles
For further research assistance, please contact Evelyn Greenlaw (evelyng@usm.maine.edu; 753-6541) or Maureen Perry (mperry@usm.maine.edu; 753-6546), Librarians at Lewiston-Auburn College Library, University of Southern Maine.
In order to find books, journal titles, videos, government documents and other materials held in the University of Maine System you will need to consult URSUS, the online catalog. Because journal article citations are not individually included in URSUS, you will need to use a discipline-specific index to find this information (see Resources by Subject). If you do not know the exact subject heading describing the topic you need, try doing a keyword search using other word/s related to that topic and then click on the subject heading links found within the relevant records to find additional, useful resources. The Library of Congress provides a breakdown of the call number classification scheme. To find a listing of call numbers click on any of the subcategories to see more detail. The following is a listing of selected subject headings relating to Service Learning. Each subject heading is hotlinked directly to URSUS Community
service To obtain materials not located at your USM, but still within URSUS, you will need to click on the Request button on the URSUS screen and enter your name and barcode number (found under the barcode on your USM Card, which begins with 25022....). Your barcode will need to be activated at the Circulation Desk. If the item is not available through the University of Maine System (URSUS) or Maine InfoNet you can request it via Interlibrary Loan (Illiad).
Reference sources are useful tools to obtain background information and to develop a vocabulary of possible search terms. The following items are print resources available within the University of Maine system The complete guide to service learning
: proven, practical ways to engage students in civic responsibility,
academic curriculum, & social action Service learning : curricular applications
in nursing SMSU Journal
of Public Affairs Voices in dialogue
Because of the lengthy publishing cycle for
a book, information in a book is not always current. Periodical
articles are current sources of information. There are two main
types of periodicals: scholarly and popular. Scholarly
periodicals are usually referred to as journals. Articles in journals
contain reports of primary research; the articles are written by
experts in the field and for other researchers/scholars; use terms
and language specific to that discipline; may include graphs, charts,
etc. related to the topic; most often are peer reviewed via an editorial
board; are published by professional organization or society, university,
research centers, scholarly presses; and often include a bibliography.
Popular periodical articles contain general information;
are written using easily understood language that appeals to a varied
audience; are usually written by journalists or others who are not
experts in the field; do not include citations; has a limited or
non-existent editorial review board; and may contain glossy photographs.
The Finding
Articles tutorial provides more information on how to find articles.
There is no authority control for the Internet. In choosing Internet resources it is imperative to evaluate the authenticity of the source. Thinking Critically about Discipline-Based World Wide Web Resources (UCLA College Library) provides excellent evaluation criteria. The following selected resources have been chosen because of authenticity and comprehensiveness of coverage.
The Big Dummy’s Guide to Service Learning The Education Trust National Center for Education Statistics National
Service Learning Clearinghouse
In using resources it is imperative that they be used ethically and legally. Please refer to USM's Academic Integrity Policy for more information. USM has may resources for writing citations. One of these is Endnote, a personal reference database program. The main functions of this program include maintenance of a database of references, downloading references from other databases, using the database to link to references in word-processed document, and generating a bibliography in the correct style for publications. See the Endnote Help for further information. Writing Handbooks: St. Martin's Handbook A Writer's Reference, 5th Edition
Citation Styles: The Ohio State University Libraries Last Update: 05/20/2005 mp
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