Library Research Assistance- group #1; topic: Locating a book in the library

Library 101 – Finding a book in the Library

When starting your research you have to decide which type of reference material you want to use. The library has many resources that can be used including books, articles, journals, newspapers, and videos. Books can be a valuable research material by helping find further information about at topic. Being able to locate a book is important to students because they offer a hard copy of the information, the library has many scholarly books that can be used for research, and when you can locate a book you have a place to start your research.

To find a book you have to:

Start paraphrase from http://lrts.stcloudstate.edu/documents/Library101_Fall102.pdf1.     

1. Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library  

a.       If you have any questions about how to locate anything on the website, librarians are happy to help you in your search.

2.      Click on the books and more tab

3.      Enter a keyword, title, author, or subject into the search box

a.       Advanced search can be used to help find other related information and search multiple topics together.

4.      Write down the call number of the desired book and what floor that book is on

5.      Checkout at the circulation desk or use the book in the library
End paraphrase
Group Members

Hussain, Asif
Louks, Kyle
Hashmi, Moizuddin
Vo, Thao T

Sources

http://lrts.stcloudstate.edu/documents/Library101_Fall102.pdf  accessed 2/22/2011

Interview questions

1.       What interested you in coming to the United States for higher education?

2.       How did you end up choosing SCSU in St. Cloud Minnesota?

3.       Do you plan on staying in the United States after graduation?

4.       How does our culture differ from your country?

5.       Have you enjoyed university living and has it changed your worldly views?

6.       What has been your favorite experience since coming to the United States?

7.       Did you have a preconceived notion about the United States and our culture? Has that changed since you have lived here?

8.       Have you become interested in American sports? How do they differ from sports teams in your country?

9.       Have you experienced any culture shock? And if you have, how have you combatted that?

10.   Who influenced you into coming into the United States and did you have any troubles getting accepted or getting a visa?

11.   Have you experienced any homesickness?

12.   Are there any aspects of American culture that you disagree with?

13.   What would you change about American culture if you could?

14.   Do any of your morals or beliefs differ from the general public in the United States?

15.   Do you have public transportation available in your area of the country? Do you utilize it? And do you utilize it here?

16.   Did you have any prejudices against the United States before you came here?

17.   If I come to your country, where would you suggest I visit and where should I avoid?

18.   Do we have more power in American government than you do in your government?

19.   Are traditional gender roles followed in your country? (ie women in the house men working)

20.   Would you suggest the United States to other people in your country?

Group 1 Outline

Topic: What is global communication and how has it promoted the globalization witnessed in the past ten years?

Intro: “Global communication is the process of transmitting and receiving information on a world-wide scale.”(1) In the near future, global communication is going to become invaluable. Businesses will devote whole divisions to this process. Global communication will continue to affect technology, education, and markets.

Thesis Statement: Global communication has become one of the most important factors in business and technology, and education.

1.       Communication

a.       Forms                                                           
     i.      Internet

1.       Chatrooms

2.       Social Networking
3.       Voice over internet protocol. (VOIP)  

4.       E-mail

                      ii.      Telephone

1.       Text messages

2.       Picture messages

3.       Calls

4.       Web via cell phone

                     iii.      Body language

1.       Facial expressions

2.       Stance

3.       Tone of voice

4.       70% of communication is nonverbal 

b.      Interpretation

                                                               i.      Meanings of words

                                                             ii.      Translations

                                                            iii.      How communication is perceived

1.       Point of view

2.       Sarcasm

c.       Struggles in communication

                                                               i.      Distance

1.       Information has to travel across continents

                                                             ii.      Time

2.       Difficulty with time zones

3.       Postal mail delivery times

                                                            iii.      Language barriers

4.       Mistakes in translations

                                                           iv.      Cultural differences

d.      Global spread of ideas

                                                               i.      Exchanges of information from continent to continent

2.       Technology

a.       How it has improved with ideas from separated places

                                                               i.      Advances in modern medicine

                                                             ii.      Sharing of technology

1.       Computer chips

b.      How technology has affected global communication

                                                               i.      Online translators

                                                             ii.      Travel costs (not necessary to travel)

                                                            iii.      Faster access to information

3.       Business

a.       Globalization of franchises

                                                               i.      Fast food chains

b.      Increased market size

                                                               i.      Diversified goods

                                                             ii.      Can sell and buy online from other countries/continents

c.       More efficient operating

                                                               i.      Improved banking

1.       Wire money

2.       Online banking

                                                             ii.      Online meetings

4.       Education

a.       Online classes

                                                               i.      Convenience of students and professors

1.       Time management

2.       Structure

3.       Student and professor preferences

b.      Online resources

                                                               i.      Examples of papers

                                                             ii.      Search engines

                                                            iii.      Online writing labs

                                                           iv.      Access to electronic books

c.       Distance becomes less of a factor

                                                               i.      Video chat

                                                             ii.      Online resources

d.      Culture studies

                                                               i.      Foods

                                                             ii.      Traditions

Conclusion: As you have seen from above, global communication has become one of the most important factors in business and technology, and education. It has helped many people in the last few years and has opened doors of opportunity for many who otherwise would not have had these chances.

1.       http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Global_Communication  visited on 1/25/11