I took a class last term that required me to write three papers throughout the course. I had no idea that any of these research tools were available to me for free through Clark College. I would have used the library. I think this class should be required for all new students so they can be aware of the tools that are available to them. I would rank the four tools I used in the following way:
1) Cannell Library-easy to use, easy to understand
2) Google Books-doesn’t always apply but helpful for getting started
3) Summit Catalog-slightly confusing
4) IT Pro-too specific information
Twenty years ago, when I was first attending college, I did all of my work on a typewriter and did all my research with physical books, so it is great to learn about how I can still participate in the academic world while coping with debilitating cancer.
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Carri:
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the resources valuable and pertinent to this class and other research projects. It is amazing what can be accessed online. Looks like you are paying attention to credibility, such as date of item, publisher and credentials of the author which are great for verifying the worth of a source.