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Presentation on help researching through the MCC Library. If you're struggling to use these resources, check this out.

The quality information you need for college-level research is easily accessible through the databases of the MCC Library. Please use your MEID and password when logging in from off-campus.

This guide has been designed for MCC students taking English 102. It serves as a starting point for the researched argument paper (wp1 and wp2). Use the tabs at the top of the guide to get started finding, using and evaluating information for your assignments.

Check out this gateway of guides to help you with research. In-particular, check out "Google Searching" and the English 101 Argumentative Essay guide.

CQ Researcher is often the first source that librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Founded in 1923 as Editorial Research Reports, CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, an imprint of SAGE Publications. Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.

Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive.

EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.

The tools included below are among the best web services you can find online to help with the integration of bibliography and citations into documents. They cover different style formats including APA, MLA, and Chicago.

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"Arcosanti is an urban laboratory focused on innovative design, community, and environmental accountability. Our goal is to actively pursue lean alternatives to urban sprawl based on Paolo Soleri's theory of compact city design, Arcology (architecture + ecology)."

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Why is web page building an important composition skill? Consider the website for Rock Springs Cafe, located near Black Canyon City. Not only does the cafe have the best pie in Arizona, the website acts as a multimedia tool of commerce.

Consider this a frame of analysis/springboard for maps to be incorporated into publication design schemas; this could apply to help all WP assignments.

User-friendly gadget guide. Check out the nav bar at the left.

From Professor Paul Brians at Washington State University, this site gives concise solutions to common errors we make in English. Bookmark this as a reference, especially with questions during the revision, editing, and proofreading writing stages.

Audacity, a free, open-source audio editing application, that allows users to record, edit, and mix narration and music. The program works well for students editing self-recorded audio clips.

Access your bookmarks anywhere | iGoogle alternative. This allows for data visualization/mindmapping to compliment Diigo.

"It has taken me just one month to collate another 100 social media statistics from countless (reputable) websites and articles (some of which are listed at the bottom of this article)..."

Need Authoritative Information? Your library offers e-books from trusted publishers in all academic subject areas along with powerful research tools with Academic Complete™! New: Download e-books onto multiple devices. And try ebrary's app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch!

JStor comes touted; database filled with valuable resources. The full book access (e.g. "The American Intellectual Tradition, Vo. 1") and strong research tools, for both students and professors, make this a valuable web bookmark.