MCCC Library Guides: SPCH 152--Bergmooser/ Winter 2021: Overview

Step 1--Reference Databases--to identify a topic

Credo Reference (Infobase) This link opens in a new window
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Find definitions, pronunciations, images, maps, overviews, and topic introductions from hundreds of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks. Covers art, medicine, history, technology, literature and more. Use the Mind Map feature to identify related terms and topics.
- Citation information is available at bottom of each article
- How to Run a Basic Search on Credo (video from Credo, 3:07)
- Mind Map Tutorial (video from Credo, 2:06)
- Credo Reference Image Search (video from Credo, 1:39)
Gale eBooks (Gale) This link opens in a new window
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Find biographical, overview, historical perspective and other articles and chapters from encyclopedias, handbooks, directories and other reference sources from a variety of disciplines -- Arts, Humanities, Medicine, Sciences and Social Sciences.

Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO, via MeL) This link opens in a new window
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Explore multiple sides of current issues of high interest. Find selected points-of-view articles, magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, primary source documents and more. A good place to pick a topic for an assignment and get started.
- Points of View Reference Center -- Tutorial (from EBSCO)
- How to Create and Manage a MyEBSCO Account (from EBSCO)
Opposing Viewpoints: Gale in Context (Gale, via MeL) This link opens in a new window
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Contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Includes updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO, via MeL) This link opens in a new window
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Find magazine, newspaper, and scholarly journal (peer-reviewed) articles on a wide variety of topics and subjects. Covers most disciplines (English, History, Political Science, Technology, etc.).
Research Library (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
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Find peer-reviewed journal, magazine, and trade publication articles on a wide range of topics from many disciplines.
- ProQuest Platform Basic Search Guide (from ProQuest, PDF)

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