Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Westville Campus
Ian Hughes
Contact:
219-785-5249
Select a Research Topic
- Choose a topic that interests you
- Read through background information
- Write out your topic as a statement and select the main concepts
- Start making a list of words to describe your topic (try to come up with 3 or 4)
- Come up with synonyms for the list of words that describe your topic
Having trouble deciding what to write about? Try using the links below for ideas:
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Credo Reference (Credo Reference)Online reference library provides advanced searching and full-text of hundreds of dictionaries and encyclopedias in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Cross-reference links and interactive concept maps provide answers and enable further exploration of topics. Images include 17,000 works of art from the Bridgeman Art Library Archive.
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Academic Search CompleteAcademic Search Premier is a scholarly, full text database designed for academic institutions. The database includes full text for 1800 publications as well as images, for nearly every academic field of study.
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Opposing Viewpoints in ContextOpposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's most compelling social issues. It is multidisciplinary and supports science, social science, and education courses.
Keyword Help
My Hours
| DAY | DATE | MY HOURS |
| __________ | _____ | _______________ |
| Monday | 1/18 | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 1/19 | 8:00-5:00 Remote |
| Wednesday | 1/20 | 8:00-5:00 Westville |
| Thursday | 1/21 | 8:00-5:00 Westville |
| Friday | 1/22 | 8:00-5:00 Remote |
| Saturday | 1/23 | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 1/24 | 12:00-5:00 Remote |
| __________ | _____ | _______________ |
| Monday | 1/25 | OFF |
| Tuesday | 1/26 | 8:00-5:00 Remote |
| Wednesday | 1/27 | 8:00-5:00 Westville |
| Thursday | 1/28 | 8:00-5:00 Remote |
| Friday | 1/29 | 8:00-5:00 Westville |
| Saturday | 1/30 | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 1/31 | OFF |
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_____ | _______________ |
If you need help or would like to chat directly, please email me at hughesi@pnw.edu to set-up a Zoom or phone conversation. I can also be available outside of the times listed if you give me a bit of advanced notice.