Bailey Library Skills Tutorial
PILOT Worksheet

(After printing this worksheet, NEXT: Go to Step 1:   Choosing A Topic )

Name:______________________________________________________________________________

Professor who assigned the tutorial (if any):
____________________________________________

Fill in this worksheet by following the directions in the Bailey Library Skills PILOT Tutorial at http://academics.sru.edu/library/tutorials/pilot/intro.htm. Use the Table of Contents to continue to the next step.

Please do not hesitate to ask at the Reference Desk for help when you need it!

Step 1. Choose a topic.

Topic:_____________________________________________________________________________
Example:  Violence

Step 2. Plan a search strategy.

Your topic stated as a question:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Example:  How does violence in the media affect children?

Note: You do not have to fill in all of the boxes below. Just list important words you might look up in a database.

Step 3. Find books, media, or government documents.

Record the following information for the videorecording, "Killing Screens".

Location__________________________________________
Call Number_______________________________________
Status____________________________________________

Find two items on your topic.  They may be books, media or government documents.

Title:_______________________________________________________________________
Call Number:_________________________________________________________________
Location: (circle one)          1st    2nd    3rd    Floor
 
Title:_______________________________________________________________________
Call Number:_________________________________________________________________
Location: (circle one)          1st    2nd    3rd    Floor 

Step 4. Search for a Journal Title

Look up the titles of the following journals.  Give the location for the year indicated.  You may check more than one location if appropriate.

Conclusion

This tutorial has outlined the basic steps in finding information:

1. Choose a topic.

2. Plan a search strategy.

3. Find books, media, and government documents.

4. Find out where journals are located.

You can follow the same steps any time you need to find information on any topic. You have the basic skills you need to use the online catalog independently, but if you have questions at any time, the Library staff is here to help you.