Use the APA 7th edition when citing sources for this class.
You can find copies at the Research Help Desk, or you can use the Purdue OWL guide to APA style.
The library research instruction for this course is "flipped."
The tutorial will remain available all semester so you can review it as needed.
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 Remember, they are not peer-reviewed - but they provide valuable context that will help you understand the peer-reviewed journal articles you also use to write this paper.
The New York Times is another quality source of background information (just remember, it's not a peer-reviewed journal).
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.
ProQuest Central is a large, multi-disciplinary database with lots of great content. You will get more results, but it can include non-relevant results and require more refining of search terms and filters. If the number of results feels overwhelming, try Environment Complete!
Environment Complete is a smaller database, focused on environmental issues. If you are getting too few results, try changing your search terms or filters, or try Proquest Central!
If you're ever stuck, stop by the Research Help Desk or email Hannah (tkrauss@gettysburg.edu)!
These short tutorials may be helpful!
