Research Guide for ENG102: Focus on Global Writers
Prepared by Elinor Appel
NSCC Librarian (contact
info.)
Link to Academic Research at North Seattle Community College for more research information.
Books
Reference Books - use these books for background information and to look up specific topics (Hinduism, caste system, Marxism in India, etc.). Reference books vary in their approach and content, so consider which angles are appropriate to your research. Some examples:
- Countries and their Cultures, 4 vol. [Ref GN307.C68 2001]
- Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology [Ref GN 307.E52 1996]
- Encyclopedia of India, 3. vols. [Ref DS405.E556 2006]
- Encyclopedia of Religion, 16 vols. [Ref BL31.E46 1987]
- Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion [Ref BL458.E53 1999]
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History [Ref HC 15.O94 2003]
Circulating books - use these books to find more in-depth information on your topic. Refer to Finding Books for tips on searching the catalog using keywords and subject headings. Once you find a title or two in the catalog, browse the shelves for more books. Some titles in the circulating collection upstairs in the library:
- Caste, Class and Power [DS 422.C3 B4]
- India: Emerging Power [DS480.853.C634 2001]
- The Speaking Tree: A study of Indian Culture and Society [DS 423.L27 1971]
- Through Indian Eyes [DS407.T49 1999]
- Women in Asia [HQ 1240.5.A78 W63 2000]
Refer to Finding Articles for tips on how to search a periodical database using keywords and topics.
Good periodical databases for your research are:
- ProQuest - general database with articles ranging from news to scholarly
- Academic Search Premier - general database with a range of articles
- eLibrary Academic - includes pictures and media files
Good reference databases for your research are:
- Britannica.com - online encyclopedia with links to websites and articles
- CultureGrams - customs and cultures from around the world
Refer to Searching the Internet for tips on searching the Internet effectively using Google. Simply limiting your search by domain (site:edu or site:gov) is often a good way to start. You'll find selected links for this class in the sidebar.
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Page created by Elinor Appel. Last update: February 28, 2007.
