Research Assistance

Before starting your research, do the following:
  • Gather your MMC I.D. card and set up your library record.
  • Make sure you are entered in our EZproxy system for off-campus database access
DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK THE LIBRARY STAFF FOR ASSISTANCE.

Need ideas for a research topic?

  • Consult a subject specific research guide
  • Go to the reference section and find a subject specific encyclopedia to browse.
    • Reader’s Guide to American History R 973 R 286p
    • Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature R 810.3 O 98
  • You could also check a resource like CQ Researcher (found in the serials display). Each issue focuses on a single current newsworthy topic.
  • Checking an index like Humanities Index R 016.0013 H 918hIndex Table may provide you with topic alternatives or help you narrow or broaden your search.
  • The Issues & Controversies (login: mmethodist; password: facts) database is a good source for pro-con papers.
  • Check your class text book.
  • Consult class notes.

Ready to begin?

  • Check the library catalog, the OPAC, to see what titles the library has available.
  • Check Net Library.
  • Consult one of the library's journal indexes. For instance, check Social Sciences Index for journal articles on subjects such as economics, criminal justice and psychology .
  • Check the print journals and electronic journals lists on the library website to see if the library has access to the journal articles you are interested in.
  • Look for a database that may help in your search. The library has several subject specific (LION) and some comprehensive ones (Project MUSE).
  • If you have enough time you may also make use of ILL (Inter Library Loan) to obtain books and journal articles that are either checked out or not available in the library.

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