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Research 1 - Introduction to the Richland College Library

» Current Events and Controversial Issues
» How to Find a Book in the Richland College Library
» How to Read Library of Congress Call Numbers
» Library Information Brochure
» Library of Congress Classification
» Use a Variety of Sources for Your Research Project
» Useful Websites for Writing a Research Paper



Research 2 - Electronic Research: Sources and Strategies

Using the Library Catalog to Find Books

» 12 Easy Steps to Help You Find A Book
» Searching the Library Catalog
» Using Boolean to Search Library Catalogs by Keyword

Using Online Subscription Databases to Find Articles

» Annotated List of EBSCO Databases
» Database Dilemma
» Database Vocabulary
» EBSCOhost Search Basic
» EBSCOhost Search Guided Advanced
» EBSCOhost Glossary
» Find Articles in Databases Available From the Dallas County Community College Libraries
» Electronic Search Focus Questions
» Sample Bibliographic Record
» Speedy Selection Guide
» URLs and Publishers for the DCCCD Online Databases
» Using EBSCOhost: a Complete Guide

Using the Internet to Find Information

» Don't Get Sucked in by Urban Legends, Scams, and Internet Fraud
» Electronic Words: a Glossary of Library Terms
» Evaluating Information Found on the World Wide Web
» Google Advanced Search Made Easy
» Google Cheat Sheet
» How to Download from the Web in the Library
» Quick Answers to Odd Questions
» Search Tools Chart



Research 3 - MLA Format for Research Papers

» Citing Web Pages
» Essentials of MLA Format
» Facts.Com MLA Citation Examples
» Help With MLA Format
» How to Cite Full-Text Databases in MLA Format
» Opposing Viewpoints Database Examples for MLA Citations
» Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines
» Useful MLA Websites
» Works Cited Page With Labels
» Writing MLA Citations



Other

» Business Reference Sources
» Career Research
» Country Information
» Elections
» ERIC Websites
» Global Issues Database Sources
» Health Information Sources
» Library Practice for ESOL Students
» Library Practice for Richland Students
» Locate a Specific Journal
» MLA Works Cited Practice
» News Sources for Busy People
» Noodle Tips
» Useful Books for Your Color Project
» Useful Reference Books for Horticulture Students

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