Long Paper Assignment
The following resources will help you with your paper:
Environmental Information:
Use online encyclopedias to find background information and definitions on your topic. These resources include encyclopedias (better than Wikipedia!) that have been put online for you to use.Salem Science
Encyclopedia ebooks on science topics from Salem Press. Articles:
Use these library databases to find articles on your topic. A database is like a search engine for articles. But many of these articles are not available on the open internet.Academic Search Premier (EbscoHost)
Articles in all subjects from scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers. An all-purpose database and often a good place to start. Science (Gale OneFile)
Articles from scholarly science journals and science and industry magazines.
The library has a number of resources that will help you with your lecture:
CountryWatch
ACountry Reviews on each country in the world with current demographic, political, economic, and social information. News stories searchable by country in the Country Wire section.
A to Z the World
Country reports for most countries with basic geography and politics, human rights and religious freedom information, descriptions of business culture, and travel warnings. **NOTE: After selecting a country, Select PDF Report to view all information and to print or save.
CountryWatch
ACountry Reviews on each country in the world with current demographic, political, economic, and social information. News stories searchable by country in the Country Wire section. A to Z the World
Country reports for most countries with basic geography and politics, human rights and religious freedom information, descriptions of business culture, and travel warnings. **NOTE: After selecting a country, Select PDF Report to view all information and to print or save.
More Information: These library resources may be helpful for eaither of your assignments.
Gale eBooks
Selected dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books in many subjects.
Films on Demand: Geography
Films and videos covering the topics of geography.
JSTOR
Scholarly articles, ebooks, and primary sources in the social sciences, humanities, earth and biological sciences, and more. Includes image results from Artstor. Choose Advanced Search (under the search box) to create a more specific search. Select a subject, such as Geography or environmental studies, to narrow your search.
Gale eBooks
Selected dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books in many subjects. Films on Demand: Geography
Films and videos covering the topics of geography.
JSTOR
Scholarly articles, ebooks, and primary sources in the social sciences, humanities, earth and biological sciences, and more. Includes image results from Artstor. Choose Advanced Search (under the search box) to create a more specific search. Select a subject, such as Geography or environmental studies, to narrow your search.
Combined Search
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.
Book Search
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.
Some websites are better than others when it comes to finding research. Here are some more credible websites that may be helpful for your assignments:
Science.gov
Scientific and technical publications from U.S. federal government agencies. Includes journal articles and other reports of research funded by federal science agencies like the Department of Energy,
CIA World Factbook
Public versions of country profiles written by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.
Environmental Protection Agency
Website of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Includes information on many aspects of environmental science.
World Bank Databank
The Databank is a collection of statistical databases developed by the World Bank. The databases provide economic, gender, health, education, and poverty statistics.
Science.gov
Scientific and technical publications from U.S. federal government agencies. Includes journal articles and other reports of research funded by federal science agencies like the Department of Energy,
CIA World Factbook
Public versions of country profiles written by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.
Environmental Protection Agency
Website of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Includes information on many aspects of environmental science.
World Bank Databank
The Databank is a collection of statistical databases developed by the World Bank. The databases provide economic, gender, health, education, and poverty statistics.
Call, e-mail, or chat with a librarian for more research assistance. We're happy to help!
(952) 358-8290
Email
Note: Your chat question may be directed to a librarian from another college when Normandale librarians are unavailable.
Off-Campus Access Info
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
MLA Quick Guide (PDF)
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (9th 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.
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (9th 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.
Chicago Quick Guide
Official guides to the two formats of Chicago Style. Use ONE of the following formats:
Chicago Manual of Style Guide (OWL Purdue)
A guide to the Chicago citation style, based on the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition).
Official guides to the two formats of Chicago Style. Use ONE of the following formats:
- Notes and Bibliography format guide
- Author-Date format guide
Chicago Manual of Style Guide (OWL Purdue)
A guide to the Chicago citation style, based on the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition).
A few, final things about research:
- Be patient. Research takes time. You will not find everything you need on the first try or in the first database.
- If you don't find many sources when you search a database, try changing your search words. Synonyms or related words will help you find more information.
- Ask a librarian if you need help!