English 100- College Writing (Walker)

Introduction | Reference Sources | Indexes & Databases | Internet Resources | Writing the Paper

Contact Zip Kellogg (e-mail zkellogg@usm.maine.edu or tel. 780-4272) for assistance with library materials for this class.

In order to find books, journal titles, videos, government documents and other materials held in the University of Maine System you will need to consult URSUS, the online catalog. Because journal article citations are not individually included in URSUS, you will need to use a discipline-specific index to find this information (see Resources by Subject). If the item is not available through the University of Maine System (URSUS) or Maine Info Net you can request it via Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).

If you do not know the exact subject term describing the topic you need, try doing a keyword search using other word/s related to that topic and then click on the subject links found within the relevant records to find additional, useful resources. But perhaps try these subjects first, if of interest.

To search databases remotely, you will need a library card. This is your university photo id which must be "activated" in the library.

Reference sources are useful tools to obtain background information and to develop a vocabulary of possible search terms. The following items are print resources that we believe may be useful for Professor Lisa Walker's English 100 class.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics
POR LEW Reference QH 332 E52

American Immigrant Cultures
POR GOR Reference E 184 A1 A63448

Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
POR GOR Reference E 184 A1 G14

Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
POR Reference DS4 L48

Encyclopedia of Asian History
POR LEW DS 31 E53

The Encyclopedia of Religion
POR GOR Reference BL 31 E46

The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health
POR Reference RT 21 G353

The Alternative Health & Medicine Encyclopedia
POR Reference R 733 M38

Encyclopedia of Medical History
POR Reference R 133 M 34

Code of medical ethics, current opinions with annotations : including the principles of medical ethics, fundamental elements of the patient-physician relationship and rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs
POR Reference R 725 C63

Because of the lengthy publishing cycle for a book, information in a book is not always current. Periodical articles are current sources of information. There are two main types of periodicals: scholarly and popular. Scholarly periodicals are usually referred to as journals. Articles in journals contain reports of primary research; the articles are written by experts in the field and for other researchers/scholars; use terms and language specific to that discipline; may include graphs, charts, etc. related to the topic; most often are peer reviewed via an editorial board; are published by professional organization or society, university, research centers, scholarly presses; and often include a bibliography. Popular periodical articles contain general information; are written using easily understood language that appeals to a varied audience; are usually written by journalists or others who are not experts in the field; do not include citations; has a limited or non-existent editorial review board; and may contain glossy photographs. The Finding Articles tutorial provides more information on how to find articles.

Academic Search Premier
Date coverage: varies according to publication. See coverage information
Provides full text for nearly 4,000 scholarly publications of which 3,100 are peer reviewed. Academic areas of study include: social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies

New York Times
Date coverage: 1999-current
Includes full-text of the newspaper. The New York Times covers literary events, reviews books, etc.

ProQuest Newsstand
Full text of more than 500 U.S. and international news sources. Includes The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and the imes of London, plus hundreds of other news sources and news wires. Years of coverage vary by title. Maine papers included: Bangor Daily News (1992+), Portland Press Herald (1995+), and selected business coverage from Maine Times (1994-2002) and Central Maine Morning Sentinel (1993-1997).

Sociological Abstracts
Date coverage: 1974-current
Covers sociology and related disciplines including anthropology, criminology, demography, education, gerontology, mental health, minority studies, political science, public health, social psychology, social work, urban studies, welfare programs, and women's studies. Comprehensive and international in scope.

CINAHL
Premier database for nursing and allied health literature. Includes references to journals, American Nurses' Association and National League for Nursing publications, nursing standards of practice, and critical paths. Updated monthly.

If you are wondering about the validity of a web site (there is much junk out there!!) Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources (UCLA College Library) provides excellent evaluation criteria.

Epilepsy Foundation-Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures
The agency that helps individuals and families affected by epilepsy and related
neurological impairments by providing education, advocacy and services.

American Epilepsy Society Welcome
Promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention,
treatment and cure of epilepsy.

International League Against Epilepsy
International organization founded in 1909 to advance and disseminate knowledge
about epilepsy, to promote research, education and training and to improve ...

Research Report: Being Hmong in America

WWW Hmong Homepage

Hmong Culture Center

This category contains information on how to write a paper. In using resources it is important that they be used ethically and legally. These sources offer good guidance.

Writing Handbook

A Writer's Reference, 5th Edition
POR and GOR Reference PE1408 .H2778 2003
Includes sections on composing and revising, design, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, writing, and documentation. The Student Companion web site includes online help.

Citation Style: APA

APA Documentation (University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)

APA Style.org

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition
POR and GOR Reference BF76.7 .P83 2001; LEW Reserve BF76.7 .P83 2001

Online: A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources

Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format (Updated to 5th Edition) (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)

Citation Style: MLA

Citing Sources (MLA) (Indiana University)

MLA (University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition
POR Reference LB2369 .G53 2003

Online! A Reference Guide Using Internet Resources

Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format (Purdue University Online Writing Center)

Plagiarism

Avoiding Plagiarism (University of California-Davis)

How to Recognize Plagiarism (Indiana University School of Education)

Created by: Zip Kellogg
Created on: 10.27.2005
Last Updated: 10.27.2005