research resources
find books, videos & magazines in the mmtc library
use LIRN databases
- LIRN DATABASES - InfoTrac, Credo Reference, Proquest, 30+ Databases
- Excellent journal and magazine articles, books, encyclopedias! THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO START YOUR PROJECT. Get your password at the Library Desk.
- After you log in, pick:
- LIRN SEARCH for a FAST, BROAD SEARCH
- INFOTRAC to go to specific databases for a TARGETED SEARCH
- CREDO REFERENCE to search for REFERENCE ebooks
- PROQUEST for psychology journals
- ELIBRARY to look at almanacs, encyclopedias for fast questions
- MORE HELP is available through LIRN training materials. Please ask at the Library Desk too!
go to popular topics on the internet
additional trustworthy resources
- Intute - Search for good sites covering useful topics. includes databases, websites, journals, etc.
- InfoMine - Search for information from good websites and databases
- Highwire - Search for journal articles and books on academic topics; limited free results
- Social Issues Homework Center - Excellent links to information and statistics on popular topics
- Public Policy Issues and Groups - Lists popular social issues with links to good informational resources
- Opinion Archives Metasearch - Search for editorials and opinions on social issues and current topics; limited free
- Virtual Training Suite - Tutorials on how to do research on topics such as Allied Health, Psychology, Statistics, etc.
reference tools
find current news
how to find good information
- Look for resources that are balanced, show where the data came from, and show who created / wrote the information. Make sure you have a mixture of background information (from encyclopedias or books), current news and research (from magazines, newspapers or journals), and reliable data from authoritative sources.
- The MMTC Library has good books and videos to help with research. SEARCH THE CATALOG or just ask at the Library Desk.
- Don't forget the STUDENT FAVORITES MENU BAR at the top of every page to go to popular research topics!
- Seven Steps to Effective Library Research - Easy to use steps to finding and evaluating research
- Internet Dectective - Learn the difference between good and bad information, and how to use the Internet for best results