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Introduction to Library Resources: Getting Started

This guide will teach you how to find credible and reliable sources for your research projects.

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Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Academic encyclopedia covering many topics and subjects. Includes a dictionary and thesaurus, articles, and videos.

Encyclopedias and Reference
A list of all reference databases.

Topic Ideas

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Global Issues (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Environmental Studies (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
SIRS (Social Issues Resource Series) This link opens in a new window

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LCC librarians create guides to help you get started on your research. Use this guide to research any topic or choose a guide related to your specific research topic.

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