Use a Book:
Books can provide you with important background information for a research assignment. They might be popular or scholarly, and might be influenced by the author's point of view, so always use your critical thinking skills to evaluate books, just as you would any other source.
When aren't books the best choice? Bear in mind that the lengthy publication cycle of a book can take 6 months to many years, given the time it takes to research, write, edit, publish, print and deliver books, so don't expect a book to cover the most recent ideas or events. If you need very recent information, look for articles and information on the Web.
What? No time? You may not need to read the entire book! Try looking in the Table of Contents in the front of the book or the index in the back of the book to zero in on just what you need.
eBooks for Research
The library has access to a collection of over 60,000 eBooks, geared specifically to the community college student. These are a great place to find research materials.
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If you would prefer a print book over an eBook, you will want to search the library's catalog.
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