T.R.A.P.

FEEL TRAPPED WITH ALL THAT RESEARCH TO DO!

DON'T PANIC. GET T.R.A.P.

TERM PAPER & RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
INDIVIDUAL HELP WITH:

· FINDING INFORMATION
· LEARNING A NEW COMPUTER DATABASE
· SEARCHING THE INTERNET

What is it?

• It's an appointment with a librarian for assistance in library research and information resources. The librarian will spend time with you talking about how the research might best be approached and will then show you some possible resources and explain how to use them including periodical databases, Internet resources, reference material etc. ·

• We focus on research and how to use the information tools. (databases, Internet, catalog, etc) ·

• Assistance for the actual mechanics of writing a paper is available in the Writing Center.

T.R.A.P.appointment vs. Reference help ·

• Compared to the help at the reference desk this time gives us a chance to handle one student's questions without interruption. ·

• We also ask for advance warning so we can think about the topic a bit before going to work on it. ·

• If you don't want to take the time for this appointment system, though , come to the Reference Desk and ask for help; we're glad to give it.

How do I sign up? ·

• Fill out the T.R.A.P. form on reverse and give it to the reference librarian. The librarian will schedule your appointment. ·

• Forms available at Reference Desk & writing Center.

Any questions call Sharon Casey at 410-285-9644 or 410-285-9645

TERM PAPER & RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

DATE____________

NAME____________________________PHONE_____________

COURSE_________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR_________________________________

LENGTH OF PAPER______________________

DUE DATE__________

1. What is the topic of your paper? Please state in as much detail as you can. If you are still deciding between several options, list them.

2. If you have already started your research, what have you done so far?

3. Are there limitations to the paper that you received from your instructor (e.g.: you can use only journal articles, you must use four different kinds of sources, you may use only items published in the last five years etc.)?

4. Any other information you would like the librarian to consider.

5. Best time available for T.R.A.P. appointment.

Day: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

DATE__________________________ TIME________________

LIBRARIAN_________________________________________

PLEASE TAKE THIS FORM TO THE LIBRARY REFERENCE DESK. A LIBRARIAN WILL SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT