Use the research databases listed here to find articles and other information from sources like newspapers, magazines, and reference materials. See the in-class learning objectives.
Get started with overview and background articles in every subject. Show me how
Search comprehensive biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Show me how
Access state profiles based on 2020 census data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Their Quick Facts tool can help you gather statistics for specific cities, towns, and zip codes.
Research over 500 years of North American history to find biographies, primary sources, timelines, and more.
Access our book and video catalog to find info on Pittsburgh in the CCAC Libraries. Keep in mind that you can also request items from another campus.
Explore In-depth information on the people, events, and topics of history from mid-15th century to present.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for countries of the world.
This citation management tool can help students generate precise citations and create properly-formatted bibliographies in MLA and APA styles. Students can create an unlimited number of projects to keep different research assignments separate and organized. Provided by NoodleTools. PDF Guide
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.
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