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102 WRIT 102: Science - Lesson I
This
session will help you to complete Library
Worksheet #1
1)
What information am I looking for?
Background
information
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you have identified your topic and have compiled a list of keywords that describe
it (please visit the Locating
Search Terms Tutorial page if you have not completed this step)
your next step will be to find some sources of background information to read.
These sources will help you understand the broader context of your research and
tell you in general terms what is known about your topic. They will give you an
idea of how much and what kind of information is available on your topic. |
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2) Where will
I find the information? Here
are some good sources to consult: |
| | | This
online encyclopedia provides you with access to all the articles from the
latest edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology,
Research Updates from the McGraw-Hill Yearbooks, thousands of illustrations,
and the latest Science News, biographies, and more. AccessScience
is tailored to researchers and students looking for the most relevant, readable,
and trusted sources of information available.
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| | | | | | | Stat!Ref
is a cross-searchable,
healthcare reference that integrates core titles with evidence-based resources
and innovative tools in one site. View
or download the sample search handout | | | | |
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Our online catalog will help you to locate books
in our library as well as in other Illinois academic libraries. You may visit
the I-Share libraries to borrow materials directly, or you may request to have
them sent to the Benedictine Library via Interlibrary Loan. I-Share
will also help you to locate electronic texts (such as government publications). | |
| | | | | | | | | If
you are looking for in depth background information on a "hot" issue
in the news, you may wish to explore CQ
Researcher and/or CQ
Global Researcher . Recent topics include Climate Change, Regulating
Toxic Chemicals, Preventing Cancer, Protecting Wetlands, and Carbon Trading. |
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| | | These
guides will link you to key resources in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Environmental Science & Ecology, Mathematics, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition,
Physics, and more. | |
