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ENGL 103 Howard: Find books

In the research process: BOOKS

1. Explore topic context & primary sources (the open web)
2. Learn the background (library catalog: books)
3. Scholarly conversations (multi-subject databases: journal articles)
4. Support your argument (source citation)
5. Rinse, repeat; drafts & revisions (research librarians, writing center)

 

Using Quick Search to find books

Keywords:     promote         sustainability          college campus            programs

1. sustainability 

2. add "college campus" - notice your results are more specific. Limit to Article format.

3. Sort list of results by: newest to oldest

4. Several ways to keep the article. Additionally, please try exporting an article reference to your RefWorks account.

 

Tip: Quick Search is a good place to start, but you may find even better sources within subject-specific databases. Always check in both.

Found it in the catalog? Use the call number locator to find it in the building.

Call Number Locator - The call number of a library item is like a home address. Copy and paste any call number you find in the library catalog to see where it lives in the library.

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