Hello! These guides are designed to get you started in your information searches. I am available for information research consultations, and can work with you to develop learning experiences that address the information needs of your course or lab group. My work is informed by masters degrees in botany and library science, diverse professional experience in food systems, and ongoing study of evidence synthesis.
Most of the time, you can access library licensed material from your own device while off-campus as long as you are logged into the My Cal Poly Portal. Here are steps you can take if you experience any issues.
A sure-fire way to troubleshoot access issues is to connect to Cal Poly’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, available through GlobalProtect. Installation instructions on the campus ITS website
This is an example of a search strategy that has been honed as part of a Systematic Review, and shows key elements of information to capture about your search.
This link leads to the Advanced Search interface, with a filter for Master's Theses selected. To find this option from the main link, under Browse on the right column (green) choose Collections>Research>Student Research>Master’s Theses (under Graduate Research). Choose Advanced search (right). You can change the search field from All Fields to Subject to search for disciplines like nutrition.
This tutorial shows how to access a full-text article from a record in the Library catalog, including how to request an article we don't have through Interlibrary Loan.
You can use the RADAR Framework to help you judge if information is credible and make an informed decision about the appropriate use of a source for your research.