Use the research databases listed here to find articles and other information on your career of choice. The databases and websites listed below should give you an excellent start to your project. See the in-class learning objectives.
An online "works cited" and "reference list" tool for both MLA and APA citation styles. This tool walks students through the process of documenting elements of a citation and allows students to generate MLA and APA bibliographies. Students can create folders and store citations for multiple projects. Provided by NoodleTools. PDF Guide Watch our Noodletools tips on YouTube
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries; also includes information on scholarships, financial aid, and internships.
Want to see even more databases? Check out our A-Z list where you can see all of our databases and sort them by subject area.
Use Peterson's to identify colleges that have programs based on your major area of study.
Ultimately, it’s your responsibility to evaluate the quality of any information before using it it a paper, presentation, or some other project.
As a starting point, consider evaluating the authority, objectivity, and currency of sources. Look at the items below for more details and example questions that you can ask when evaluating sources such as books, articles, and websites.
You can describe a source as being objective if it fairly represents various sides of an argument or issue. A source that promotes or favors one side of an argument can be described as biased or an opinionated work.
You're likely to see these librarians at the 1st floor reference desk and around the library. Don't hesitate to ask them questions!
