In this workshop the speaker showed us how to use the library’s research database, which can be found through the Newman Library’s website. We learned that different search engines are meant for specific subjects and topics. For example, Biography Resource Center can be used specifically for researching a historical person. We were shown how to enter our information, and how to narrow down our search to specific results that would be most helpful. We were also shown how to look for a specific book, article, journal or essay for research.
This workshop went fairly well. However, though this workshop was very helpful and informative, the speaker could have done a better job with her presentation. It was a very small group of about ten, and the meeting took place in the lobby of the Newman Library, so I understood the need for her to keep her voice low. However, this was no excuse for her to practically whisper throughout the whole presentation. I appreciated the fact that she didn’t want to make too much noise, but she could have projected her voice a bit more so that we all didn’t have to strain our ears.
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