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Hamilton Co. Adult High School - English
Ms. Beth Palmer

Library Instructor:  Betsy Fronk (697-2579)

Assignment: Work on research papers using 5 sources

For Articles:

Many resources have good information --Some to choose for quality information are:

Tennessee Electronic Library

Collection of databases for citizens of Tennessee through special funding. (Use the password provided in class.)

Good ones to start with:
General OneFile or Health & Wellness Resource Center

Points of View Reference Center has good research paper tips AND covers current issues

On-campus only:

Provided through the Chattanooga State library:

MasterFile Premier

Biography Resource Center

Some database hints:

• Skip the, a, an, and long set of words such as "how to make better grades without studying more." in the search box,
• Combine words using and  OR surround words by quote marks: organic and gardening  OR "organic gardening"  note the different results.
• Email articles if not enough time to read online or too long to print.
• Pick articles that are useful for your research rather than the first ones in the list.

Books:

Search the library's catalog for books (limit 2) or view online on-campus:

• Pick tab on the library's homepage.
• Type  your topic's key words
• For electronic books - can limit to Online Books
• Note  Status and Library Location:

Reliable Websites

Use only sites that are authoritative and reliable, such as:

Librarians' Internet Index  (http://lii.org/)

Advanced Google Search

(Limit results to domains with .org, .edu, or .gov, .net)

MLA Citations

Start with an author if you have one

For Points of View, look here

Your Thoughts

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More Assistance

Contact the library's Reference Desk, 697-4436, or e-mail:  reference@chattanoogastate.edu

Tisa Houck, rev. BFronk   
3/4/08