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Library Research Basics   Tags: reference, research  

Tips on how to find books and articles in the library and on how to research and write a paper.
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2012 URL: http://libguides.foothill.edu/research_basics Print Guide RSS UpdatesEmail AlertsShareThis

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Encyclopedias and Background Information

  • Biography in Context
    Comprehensive biographical reference collection in the areas of literature, science, multicultural studies, business, entertainment, politics, sports, government, history, arts and newsmakers.
  • Encyclopædia Britannica
    Full text of over 120,000 articles; also includes a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, thousands of images, and video clips.
  • Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
    General encyclopedia with over 25,000 entries on a wide variety of topics.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in Context
    Covers a variety of current social issues, such as gun control, genetic engineering, censorship, abortion, and terrorism.
  • Oxford Reference Online
    Language and subject reference works from one of the world's biggest and most trusted reference publishers in a single cross-searchable resource.
 

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The Assignment

Understanding Your Assignment

Before you begin your research, you should make sure you understand your assignment. Some good questions are:

• How many pages should it be?
• How many sources do I need?
• What kinds of sources? Books,
   articles, websites? Scholarly or
   popular articles?
• In what format should it be
   written?

Assignment Calculator

The University of Minnesota's Assignment Calculator is a good resource to help you determine how much time you have to complete various aspects of your research and writing, given your starting date and due date.

      

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