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.
The research tools listed below can be very helpful when trying to track down an academic article.
Use the publication finder to determine if a newspaper, magazine, or journal is available in the CCAC Library's online collections.
JSTOR (Journal Storage Project) offers free and limited access to an extensive collection of academic journal titles.
Can't find a book or article? Submit an interlibrary loan request with as much citation information that you have and the Library will work to obtain a copy from another library.
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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.
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
