English 112 Research Guide

Books and Encyclopedias:

Book collections in the library are organized using the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Need to find both books in print and electronic books (including audio books!)? Search the Library Catalog to find them!

Oxford Reference Online Premium (VIVA) Oxford’s comprehensive online tool for research in a multitude of topics.

Journal Databases:

Academic Search Complete Comprehensive scholarly multi-disciplinary database.

Associates Programs Source Designed specifically for community colleges with sources pertinent to associate degree programs.

CQ Researcher Current and controversial topics research, insights from all sides of a topic.

Issues and Controversies on File Research controversial topics with this database.

MasterFILE Premier Multidisciplinary database, a great starting place for your research.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary The online dictionary of online dictionaries.

Opposing Viewpoints Use this resource to compare opposing ideologies on topics.

Oxford Law Resources Use this link to help you find background information on legal topics.

Newspaper Databases:

Access World News (RCC, Full Text) Search newspapers and magazines from across the country and through the decades.

Newspaper Source Plus (VIVA) National and international newspapers, TV and radios news transcripts.

Internet Resources:

ipl2 (Information you can trust)

ProCon.org Nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation whose purpose is to inform the public about controversial issues using facts, news, and hundreds of diverse opinions in a pro-con format.

Public Agenda Online Nonpartisan and nonprofit, unbiased research on current topics.

Citing Sources:

Owl @ Purdue

Plagarism:

Plagarism and How to Avoid it

Avoid Plagarism, keep good notes