The library research instruction for this course is "flipped."
The tutorial will remain available all semester so you can review it as needed.
New York Times - Group pass allowing unlimited online access (activation directions); Access past articles through MUSCAT Plus
Wall Street Journal - Group pass allowing unlimited online access (activation directions); Access past articles through MUSCAT Plus
Washington Post - Access news articles from the daily Washington Post. Journalists report on politics, business, world national news, and more. Coverage goes back on a rolling 15 year basis. NOTE: Account creation is not necessary. The library provides site/remote access but ads will appear alongside news articles.
USA Today - Access past articles via ProQuest Central database
Need even more news? See our News research guide.
As you begin to learn about a new environmental issue, it is helpful to read an overview and identify various viewpoints on that issue. Try these research tools at the beginning of your research. Remember, they are not peer-reviewed - but they provide valuable context that will help you understand the peer-reviewed journal articles you also use to write this paper.
ProQuest Central is an interdisciplinary database that contains a mix of scholarly journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.
Use built-in features to filter out noise. You can limit by:
Use quotation marks to search phrases ("air pollution"), and asterisks to truncate words (environment*).
Use the Cite button to get an auto-generated citation. APA 6th edition is an option, but you still need to proofread.
The library will host 30-minute workshops in September and October on specific topics including:
The schedule is available on Engage.
Also, these short online tutorials may be helpful!
