WRIT 2 (Rutherford, Winter 2012)  

This Writing 2 library guide provides information on how to find resources for your technology and society research paper.

Click on the tabs above to navigate this site, or use the Table of Contents below:

• Books
• Articles
• Websites
• Research Tips
• How to Cite

If you have any trouble locating a resource, Ask a Librarian. We are here to help.

HAPPY RESEARCHING!

Think of key terms that will help answer your research question:

      Keywords:                                                                      Synonyms:

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Then search relevant databases using the keywords you came up with. Combine synonyms using OR for more results:

( ____________________  OR  ____________________  OR  ___________________ )

AND

( ____________________  OR  ____________________  OR  ___________________ )

Books:  provide the most detailed background information.

Articles:  contain more current or specific information.

Web Resources:  can be great research resources, especially current government research published only on the web.  But be careful! Anyone can put up a web page, so ask yourself if the site is reliable and accurate; evaluate the information you find.

Other Types of Information:  Statistics, a public opinion poll, maps, photographs, an expert or knowledgeable individuals, an almanac, etc.