Chapter 5 References Sources -- On Your Topic

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Research is from the French word rechercher, which means to explore, investigate.



In this exercise you will open a new browser window and go to the Library homepage at http://libwww.cabrillo.edu

Now you have two open windows on your desktop.

Click on Tech Tips if you need help opening a new browser window and/or copying and pasting text!

 

  • Go to the Library Catalog
  • Click on WORDS and type a broader term for your topic in the search box.
  • When you get a result list, follow the same steps as we did in the example using the option to set the LIMIT to location: Reference.
  • When you identify a reference book that you think will have useful information for your research, copy the title and author/editor and paste it into the text box below.

    Now, give us your name and Library 10 Section number, then click on Submit.
    Your name
    Your Library 10 Section number