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Not sure where to go or how to start your research! This guide is where you'll find the "best bet" starting points for almost any research.
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    Feel free to contact any of your librarians for help!

    Norman Howden
         214-860-2176
         email: norman@dcccd.edu

    Linda Baker
         214-860-2174 or 2177
         email: lindabaker@dcccd.edu

    Mary Ann Bolton
         214-860-2180
         email: mbolton@dcccd.edu

    Joe David
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    Margarette Jones
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    Paula Pereira
         214-860-2179
         email: paulapereira@dcccd.edu

           the librarians

     

    Welcome!

    students study togetherWelcome to the El Centro College Library
    Research & Help Guides.

    We look forward to meeting you in person, by email or virtually!  

    This guide will introduce you to the best sources of information from databases that offer information on almost any topic!

    Ready to Start Researching?

    The DATABASES tab will give you the BEST databases for finding information on almost ANY topic! 

    Below are a few of our "best bets". 

    If you don't find what you want here, click on the DATABASES tab for more databases!

    Student Research Center  (Tutorial) BEST BET!
    Great database for Speech and English research papers.  Includes articles, pictures, biographies, country reports, news, transcripts, and e-books!  Good source of basic statistics.  Includes: photos and maps

    SIRS Researcher     (Tutorial)       
    Includes a list of suggested ethical/opposing topics.  Also includes country reports. Summaries includes good information for Speech attention/motivators.  Includes: charts, graphs and pictures, and maps.

    eLibrary Curriculum    (Tutorial)
    A smaller database that includes biographies, NPR, news and TV transcripts, magazines, and e-books. One of the best sources for pictures since it includes many Getty Images. Includes charts, graphs, and short video clips.

    BOOKS & eBOOKS: will help you find and offer tips on using print, reference and online books.

    Gale Virtual Library searches your topic from over 50 different online reference books.  Subjects include:  science, religion, business, and more.

    WEB SITES: gives you tips on how to evaluate information on the web - check out some of the examples.  Are these credible sources or not?  How can you determine this?

    TUTORIALS: offers tutorials on how to locate books, search the databases, using PowerPoint and more!

    STEPS in WRITING A PAPER: walks you through the steps on how to research - from how to pick a top to turning in your paper! It will also give you tips on organizing a paper and giving credit to your sources.

    GIVING CREDIT: MLA, APA, CHICAGO: offers examples and tutorials on how to give credit to your sources.  NoodleTools will help you with this! 

    TIP:  This section includes NoodleTools tutorials.

    PLAGIARISM: What is it?  How can I avoid it? 

        
       

      Did You Know?

      Did you know that the Library has:

      • Dallas papers on microfilm dating back to 1855?
      • New York Times on microfilm dating back to the 1924?
      • Census records for Dallas County dating back to 1850?

      We can help you find…

      • Dictionaries: foreign, translations, definitions…
      • Scholarships, grants, fellowships, loans
      • Resumes, cover letters, interview skills...
      • Colleges: location, telephone numbers. costs, programs…
      • City of Dallas directories…
      • Dallas MAPSCO and Fort Worth MAPSCO
      • Magazine & newspaper articles (including the Dallas Morning News & New York Times)

      And More…

      • Elected & government officials: information on local, state, and national officials and their staffs…
      • How to books: dress for success, get a job, study skills, learn about computers, medical problems, raising children...
      • Consumer Reports
      • Reproducible income tax forms for the current tax year
      • Bestsellers - updated weekly
      • Cookbooks galore
          
         

        Additional Services

        • Photocopying: located on the main level in the room next to the stairwell. Another machine is on the upstairs level. Copies are 10 cents a page
        • Internet access and free Wi-Fi
        • Interlibrary(ILL)/Intercampus Loan(ICL): request forms are in the catalog. ILL's are requests made outside the DCCCD and may take up to three to four weeks.
        • Personalized instruction: how to's on using the library, locate information, WWW, and more
         

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