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English 102, Part I - MCCC Library resources, Searching and Databases: Intro to Information

Covering effective computer searching for locating academic resources using the MCCC Library’s online databases

Introduction to Information

In this section you will find out more about the types of information available to you with a focus on academic scholarly/peer reviewed information.

The Peer Review Process

Often in college you will be asked to use scholarly journal articles or peer reviewed articles. This video will help you better understand the peer review process. (Running time 3:15)

From North Carolina State University

Popular, Trade, and Scholarly Publications

You will sometimes need to use Popular and Trade publications as well as scholarly journals. These different publications are target towards different audiences.

 

Google as an Academic Resource

You are probably familiar with searching Google. However Google is not designed to be an academic resource. Click on the presentation below for more about Google and academic research.

(The forward/back controls are located at the bottom of the screen, you may want to view this full screen).

This presentation was created by William Badke, Trinity Western University .

Need more help?

If you need help with your research and wish to contact us: library@mccc.edu or chat with us in the box below.

 

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