Current Issues Research Guide - LSC-North Harris
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Find a Topic
For specialized research topics, consult a librarian for resources that include your subject area.
- To browse subjects, click on Browse by Topic on the left side of the screen.
- See video tutorial: How to Use the Database CQ Researcher
- To browse subjects, click on Access All Topics on the right side of the screen.
- See video tutorial: Using Issues & Controversies
- All main topics can be viewed by clicking on the "Issues" tab.
- See video tutorial: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
- Search or browse a list of current topics. Contains printable transcripts.
- See video tutorial: NBC Learn Higher Ed
Choose Key Words
These words are the main concepts of your topic statement. Before you begin looking for information, select up to 3 key words to begin your research. To save time, generate a list of related key words to use for back up information searches.
SAMPLE TOPIC: The Problem of Binge Drinking by College Students Cannot Be Solved by Banning Alcohol Use on Campus
Example:
PRIMARY SUBJECT: binge drinking OR college students, alcohol
KEY WORDS: binge drinking, college students, ban, alcohol
RELATED WORDS: campus, hazing, fraternities
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Separate your keywords and phrases with "and"
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Find books, e-books, DVDs, and more.
Use the Library Catalog
- Enter search terms.
- Browse search results and click on the title to view the detailed item record.
- Scroll to the bottom for availability, collection, location, and call number.
- To find the book on the shelf you will need the complete call number.
- To request a book from another location, click "request first available copy" then type in your library barcode number and your PIN.
Library Catalog Video Tutorials
Select sources of information carefully. Can you believe everything you hear or read?
Books, television programs, Web pages, and friends don't always provide 100% factual information.
Review information sources for:
- reliability
- purpose
- balance
- currency
- coverage
Use the questions provided on the Evaluating Information Checklist.
See video tutorials:
Statistics
Model Essays - from the LSC-North Harris English Department
Writing Center - LSC-North Harris
Locate writing help on the Web at the following sites:
- Bartleby.com Reference (includes dictionary, encyclopedia, thesauri, quotation collections, word usage, etc.)
- Elements of Style (classic composition guide)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (includes information on research, grammar, mechanics, style guides, and more)
- Writer's Handbook - from the The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center (includes grammar & style information)
Video Introduction to MLA (7 min)
Examples
- MLA Herding Cats Sample Paper 2011
- Citing Government Information (from LSC-North Harris)
- Diana Hacker's Sample Paper (Bedford/St. Martin's Press)
- Diana Hacker's List of Works Cited (Bedford/St. Martin's Press)
Handouts
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