Language Arts

Biology (Primate Behavior)

Access	Suggested Key-Word/ Subject Search Terms	Books
Articles	Citation Resources	Internet Resources

Access

NSU Broken Arrow Library: http://library.nsuok.edu/nsuba/index.html

NSU John Vaughan Library Web Page: http://library.nsuok.edu/index.html

Remote Access to NSU=s Databases: http://library.nsuok.edu/Resources/Indexes/proxy.html

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One of the first steps in creating a research plan is to select “key words” which best describe the topic you plan to research.

If you are unfamiliar with the terminology you may wish to refer to sources such as textbooks, dictionaries, and other reference resources in the field of study. Contact your instructor if you are unsure if a particular topic is appropriate. It is usually wise to make sure if you are on target with your topic before you begin to spend much time researching a project.

1.) Key terms to use individually and in combination with each other: Primate

Primat* (truncated version)

Behavior

Behavior* (truncated version)

Specific species such as:

Ape

Baboon

Specific behaviors:

Communication

Social

2.) Combine key words with Boolean operators (and, or, not) .

3.) Phrase terms ie: primate behavior can be searched by placing the phrase in quotation marks “primate behavior”

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Books

Print format books are available by searching the NSU online catalog.

NSU Libraries Catalog: http://library.nsuok.edu/vtls/english/index.html

Searches may be limited to just the Broken Arrow campus for convenience. Books available on the Tahlequah campus may be ordered for delivery to the Broken Arrow campus. It usually takes two to three days for materials to arrive via campus mail.

Electronic books: Netlibrary provides access to over 25,000 academic books to NSU students 24/7.

NetLibrary http://library.nsuok.edu/Refdesk/vrdbks.html (click on netlibrary)

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Articles

Articles from journals may be accessed through our various online database available through this link:

Articles page: http://library.nsuok.edu/Resources/Indexes/index.html

Suggested Sources for Full-Text Articles:

EbscoHost: (search multiple databases simultaneously)

Academic Search Elite:

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