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Find books and ebooksSearch the library catalog, LOIS, to find books on your topic. You can search by keyword, author, or title.
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Find articlesSearch the library databases to find articles in journals, magazines and newspapers. Use keywords. Log in from off campus with your "w" number and eservices password.
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Find media - videos and DVDsDVDs, videos, audiotapes, and other media are located in the first floor Instructional Media Center. Like books, you find them through LOIS.
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Use the Internet for researchIf you use the Internet, apply these tips.
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Citations and style guidesA grade-A paper follows MLA, APA, or other style guides to a T.
Find background information
Reference books provide background for your topic and introduce key words and ideas, events, dates, and more.
Reference encyclopedias and handbooks will help you see your part of the topic in its broader context.
You can limit a LOIS search to Reference books using Advanced Keyword search, or ask the librarian to help you.
