Useful information for college research

These are some of the most useful sources of information for college research.

These sources are available in both print and online.

Books Use books to find: Comprehensive information on a subject Historical information Additional questions and ideas about your topic or research VWC Library has both online and print books available.
Magazines and newspapers Use magazine or newspaper articles to find: Current information about an issue or topic Information about popular culture (e.g. people, current events, news information) VWC Library has both online and print magazines available.
Journals Use journal articles to find: Scholarly research (to find out what has already been studied and researched on a topic by researchers and experts) Bibliographies of other sources to consult on a topic VWC Library has both online and print journals available.
Internet/web Use internet sources to find: Current entertainment information Business and company information Government information and reports Many other types of information
Reference sources Use print encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, and online reference sources such as www.infoplease.com or www.dictionary.com to find: Factual information Background and historical information Names of people, dates or events VWC Library has both online and print reference books available.