sdv 100 research guide

This online guide is developed specifically for those doing a research assignment in SDV 100. It provides a recommended list of resources geared towards completing the research assignment for papers, speeches or presentations in SDV 100.

NOTE: Not all SDV 100 classes have the same library assignment. Be sure and check with your SDV 100 instructor before you begin any assignment.

Books E-Books Articles	Works Cited Off-Campus Access

Finding Books Use the online catalog to locate books in the LFCC libraries. Hints Use the keyword search to search for books about your topic. Check the campus location - items can be at Middletown or Fauquier. You'll need the call number to locate items on the shelf. Finding E-Books The online catalog also contains NetLibrary E-Books. Hints To find e-books, use the keyword search and include the keyword netlibrary. You can view the full-text of the e-books from any computer on either campus. To use a NetLibrary book off-campus, first you must create a NetLibrary account while you are on campus. More information is available here. Finding Articles Use the Academic Search Complete database to find articles on your topic from journals, magazines, and newspapers. Hints Many of the articles in Academic OneFile will be available in full-text, or full-image, so you can read the article on the screen. If the article is not available full-text, the Library may have a print copy of the magazine or journal. To use Academic OneFile off-campus, you can log into it with your VCCS username and password. This is the same password you use for Blackboard or MyVCCS. More information on remote access is available here. Creating Works Cited List in MLA or APA Format You may be creating a works cited list in APA or MLA format. These websites will help you with APA and MLA style. Noodlebib - generates citations for you in APA and MLA format Duke Libraries “Assembling a List of Works Cited In Your Paper" Off-Campus Access to Online Resources Only registered students can access library databases from off-campus. Click on a database link and you will be asked to enter your VCCS username and password. Use the same username and password you do when logging in to Blackboard or your VCCS email. Help with usernames and passwords is available here.