Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

CQ Researcher (Topic List)

Points of View Reference Center

Once you select a topic, you will probably need to narrow your focus. A specific topic is easier to research because you won't have to plow through huge piles of general information. After you narrow your topic, you will need to generate keywords, which are the words and phrases you will use to search for information on your topic. The video below offers guidance on how to narrow your topic and select keywords.
Book Search searches the listing of books and ebooks available at the Normandale Library.
Note: Book Search results include both online ebooks and paper books available for pickup at the library. Follow these instructions to request a paper book (PDF) be held for pickup.

Academic OneFile (Gale)

JSTOR

Combined Search helps find articles, books, and videos from the library collection.
Note: Combined Search results include both online content and paper books available for pickup at the library. Follow these instructions to request a book (PDF) be held for pickup.
Article Databases by Subject
All of the library's online collections, organized by subject.

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Luke MosherReference and Instruction Librarianluke.mosher@normandale.edu
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Consider the source's –
A = Author
P = Publication
P = Point of View
S = Sources

See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (8th edition).
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
This website offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page. Uses MLA 9th edition.
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