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FNUTR 4802 - Research Methods in Dietetics  
Finding Books
Finding Research Articles
Databases
Internet Resources
About Maag Library
Alyssa Jordan ,  Subject Librarian
Maag Reference Department
330-941-1720

Overview

The information on this page is designed to assist you with assignments and research needs. If you need help finding materials for your assignments, please call or email Alyssa anytime.
 
Finding Books

  • MaagNet (http://jupiter.ysu.edu/search), Maag Library's online catalog

    • Look here for books, government documents, e-books (electronic books) and other materials owned by Maag Library. Search by subject, keyword, author, or title. To locate appropriate subject headings, consult the Library of Congress Subject Headings, a multi-volume set of large red books shelved behind the Reference Desk in the Reference Room.


    • For search tips, see Tips for Searching MaagNet
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    • Once an item has been selected, copy or print the publication information (author, title, publisher, date) found on the title page of the book or from the catalog record so the item can be properly cited later. For assistance in creating Works Cited or Bibliographic References pages see Citing Resources.


    • Finally, note the item's Call Number and Location, then check the Building Guide to find the exact location.

  • OhioLINK Central Catalog (combined catalog of OhioLINK member libraries)


    • An item may be requested from other OhioLINK institutions if its status indicates it is Available. Typically books requested through the OhioLink Central Catalog take 3-5 business days (Monday through Friday) to arrive. To see the status of a request, check your circulation record. Once an item's status shows as OhioLINK Rec'd, the item has arrived at Maag Library and is available at the Circulation Desk. See OhioLINK Borrowing Services for more information.


    • For search help see About the OhioLINK Central Catalog

 
Finding Research Articles

Many research articles are now available through online subscription databases. These articles are not Internet resources, but rather journal articles available on-line through subscription services purchased by the library or through the OhioLINK consortium. To locate these articles, use the following tips to search the databases listed below.

 
Dietetics Databases

Maag Library has access to many databases which may help you find articles relating to your topic. Use the links below to access these databases.  All are available from on or off-campus. Follow the appropriate link. If only one link is provided, it is used for both on and off campus access. For additional assitance, see Off-campus access and How to access OhioLINK databases.

General Databases

  • Academic Search Complete  (Off Campus)
    A multidisciplinary database that indexes over 4300 periodicals and contains full text for over 3400 scholarly publications.

  • OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC)
    Full-text journals from OhioLINK electronic journal subscriptions. Currently includes over 6000 scholarly journals in a variety of disciplines.

  • JSTOR (Off Campus)
    JSTOR or Journal Storage is an online journal archive. For those journals included in JSTOR, the full text of articles is available from the earliest issue up to the last 3-5 years (the actual delay varies by journal).

  • ArticleFirst (OCLC) (Off Campus)
    Index to articles from over 12,000 journals.
  • Google Scholar
    Search Google Scholar for journal articles and books.  Then link into OhioLink to receive them.

Specific Databases
 

Here are a few sites to help you get started:

  • American Dietetic Association
    The home page of this organization provides member service, nutrition resources, FAQ's, and a "hot topics" link. The goal is to promote optimal nutrition, health and well being. This site is updated frequently.

  • Food and Nutrition Information Center, USDA
    This is the information center website of the Agricultural Network from the United States Department of Agriculture. The Center contains food and human nutrition materials such as books, journals, and audiovisuals encompassing a wide range of topics.

  • Dietetics Online
    The networking organization for nutrition and dietetic professionals.

  • Food and Drug Administration—Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
    This is the site of the regulatory agency responsible for foods; it includes links to information on such topics as consumer advice, food labeling, nutrition and dietary supplements, pesticides and chemical contaminants, women's health, and food additives.

  • NutritionData—Know  What You Eat
    This site provides facts, in a simplified manner, about nutritional analyses for foods and recipes. The information source for the data is the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Included is a searchable database by food name and also information on foods from fast food restaurants.

  • Nutrition.gov
    Access to government information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers, educators and health professionals.

  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    Authoritative advice for people about how good dietary habits can promote good health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • MayoClinic.com
    A searchable site including such information as current health news, answers to queries from Mayo specialists, access to specific disease centers, and help with other healthy lifestyle planning.
 
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