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CRE103 Yuhaschek, South: Library Resources

This guide will help you choose a topic, find reliable research sources, and use tools to cite them for your final research project.

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Use this guide for CRE 103.

For final research project, you will:
search a library database
learn about scholarly sources
find a research article
save the MLA citation

Why Databases?

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Search Tips

Search Tips

Use SIMPLE KEYWORDS in search boxes:

child welfare and poverty

child development and nutrition

infants and play

kindergarten and friends

screen time and toddlers

Use LIMITERS to narrow the results.

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Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines

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Example: Scholarly Article

Example: Popular Magazine

Databases

SEARCH & FIND

LIBRARY DATABASE: ALL SUBJECTS

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LIBRARY DATABASE: PSYCHOLOGY

gale psychology onefile


LIBRARY DATABASE: EDUCATION

ebsco eric

Librarian

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Dawnlyn Diehl
Contact:
Librarian
South Campus, Library
ddiehl@ccac.edu
412-469-6294
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