ENG 102 Convergence: Fall '12 (30895)

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

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Outstanding web feature on Arizona and its 100-year history. To learn more about your state's history, geography, culture and so-forth, read and bookmark this page.

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The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods. It covers the entire research process including: formulating research questions; sampling (probability and nonprobability); measurement (surveys, scaling, qualitative, unobtrusive); research design (experimental and quasi-experimental); data analysis; and, writing the research paper.

This article provides instruction for canning, a popular food preservation method. Specifically, it addresses bioling water canning as more economical and cost effective and simple, than a pressure canner. This addresses my research question regarding how to simplify food preservation so that anyone can apply this method, regardless of lifestyle or income.

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Hand digging a well. Most people probably will not want to do this themselves, but it is still good information to know.

This article is written by two retired professors who have experience starting their own homestead with alternative energy resources. They outline the basic understanding of how solar energy works and how to get started. They provide a very straightforward step-by-step process which addresses my research question regarding ways alternative energy can be simplified and manageable for anyone.

This article gives me a great definition of what electronic dance music is composed of. I also shows examples of excelling artist of the genere.

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.

Ten years after FFN's release, Schlosser and Michael Pollan (Ominvore's Dilemma author) discuss awareness of issues raised in Fast Food Nation.

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This article offers several different methods of food production, specifically for herbs. It outlines each suggestion with steps and basic points. This article particularly addresses my research question regarding how to simplify food production and make it manageable for even an urban setting.

This article supports my research claim that alternative energy can be simplified and easy for anyone, especially in an urban setting. The article offers a simple, straightforward description of how solar eergy works, why it should be used, and how to implement its use.

This article provides a very simple method of food preservation that anyone can utilize, which is freezing. This addresses my research question regarding how to make food preservation manageable for anyone. Many people already freeze food so this method just utilizes an already familiar practice that can be applied to home-grown food as well.

L.A. Times editorial attacking Gina Rinehart's suggestion on pay for Australian workers and against having a minimum wage.

This is a helpful gardening resource. This article details the planting method which makes use of a small space and keeps pests away and yields a variety of foods. This article addresses my research question about a simple way to produce our own food even in a small urban setting, by providing information in manageable steps.