From the library homepage you have access to a series of resources to help locate information for your assignment. For a brief introduction to the library homepage, view the following video.
Over the semester, your class will be conducting three different research-based assignments.
At the top of this page, there are tabs for each of the three assignments you will need to conduct. Each tab will include information on how to conduct the research you need for that assignment with short videos that discuss specific library resources that are excellent fits for the research that you are going to perform.
On the left-hand side of the screen, there are additional pages that offer additional useful information that will be relevant throughout the semester.
Once you have completed all of the assignments, please take a moment to complete the Survey linked on the left-hand side of the screen.
Each assignment will introduce you to a new library database that you can use for that assignment, but please remember that the previous databases may also provide excellent information for your research project.
If you need further assistance, please Ask a Librarian! We are located in the Estrella Hall N140 or you can use the 24/7 Ask a Librarian Chat service to talk to us from anywhere you have access to the internet!
If you need further assistance, please Ask a Librarian! We are located in the Estrella Hall N140 or you can use the 24/7 Ask a Librarian Chat service to talk to us from anywhere you have access to the internet!
Annotated Bibliography Guidelines
In this assignment you will be conducting research to write an Op-Ed article.
You will be required to locate two articles from Estrella Mountain library databases. This LibGuide will provide information about the types of sources you will be locating, search tips to find articles, and information on using two databases that are excellent fits for your paper.
After you locate your articles, this LibGuide will also provide information on using the CRAAP test to evaluate potential sources and a citation guide so that you can properly cite your sources using the MLA Citation style
You may need to login with your MEID and Password in order to access these resources off-campus
Why is this database a Good Fit for your research?
This database is a broad database that covers a wide range of topics. This wide coverage allows you to be creative in your research to narrow down the scope of your topic and find something that interests you.
Viewpoint Articles
Remember that the Viewpoint and Featured Viewpoint articles provide the Pro's and Cons for the argument that you are investigating.
When you are finding your articles, try and find articles that represent both sides of an argument so that you can fully discuss and explain the issue that you are researching!
Cause Effect Paragraph Practice
In this assignment you will be conducting research on a selected social justice or justice issue.
You will be required to locate three articles from Estrella Mountain library databases. This section of the LibGuide will provide information about the types of sources you will be locating, search tips to find articles, and information on using a new databases that is an excellent fit for your paper.
After you locate your articles, this LibGuide will also provide information on using the CRAAP test to evaluate potential sources and a citation guide so that you can properly cite your sources using the MLA Citation style.
Please remember the databases mentioned in the first first section of this LibGuide as it can also be useful in finding sources on many social justice and justice issues.
You may need to login with your MEID and Password in order to access these resources off-campus
Why is this a Good Fit for your research?
This is database that covers hot or controversial news topics that will focus on many social justice or justice issues that may interest you. It has an extensive list of potential topics under Browse Issues that might help you find a topic that interests you and within those topics it has a wide range of related sources to investigate.
Viewpoint Articles
Remember that the Viewpoint and Featured Viewpoint articles provide the Pro's and Cons for the argument that you are investigating.
When you are finding your articles, try and find articles that represent both sides of an argument so that you can fully discuss and explain the issue that you are researching!
Problem/Solution Paper
In this assignment you will be conducting research on a problem that exists in society.
You will be required to locate three credible and reliable sources from Estrella Mountain library databases. This section of the LibGuide will provide information about the types of sources you will be locating, search tips to find articles, and information on using a new databases that is an excellent fit for your paper.
After you locate your articles, this LibGuide will also provide information on using the CRAAP test to evaluate potential sources and a citation guide so that you can properly cite your sources using the MLA Citation style.
Please remember the databases mentioned in the first two sections of this LibGuide as they can also be useful in finding sources on many topics. And if you are not sure which problem in society you wish to research, the Browse Issues area in Opposing Viewpoints is a great place to look for ideas that you can engage with.
You may need to login with your MEID and Password in order to access these resources off-campus
Why is this database a Good Fit for your research?
This database is a broad database that covers a wide range of topics. This wide coverage allows you to be creative in your research to narrow down the scope of your topic and find something that interests you.
