Student Helpsheets
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
- Finding Web Pages
- 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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