Use this page to find research resources for your class.
Contact the Library if you need any help!
Contact the Library if you need any help!
Gale Virtual Reference Library 
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a collection of full-text e-books that includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books in biography, history, literature, medicine, and more.
CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher reports provide "in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy." Each CQ Researcher report is researched and written by a journalist and includes a "background and chronology, an assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and bibliographies of key sources."
ProQuest News and Newspapers (Advanced Search)
Provides full text coverage of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers.
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a collection of full-text e-books that includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books in biography, history, literature, medicine, and more. CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher reports provide "in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy." Each CQ Researcher report is researched and written by a journalist and includes a "background and chronology, an assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and bibliographies of key sources." ProQuest News and Newspapers (Advanced Search)
Provides full text coverage of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers.
Book Search
Book Search searches the listing of books and ebooks available at the Normandale Library.
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database designed specifically for academic institutions. It includes articles from academic journals, popular magazines, and major newspapers.
JSTOR
JSTOR contains the complete backfiles of over 625 scholarly journals with well over 3 million articles available. Full text coverage varies by journal.
Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database designed specifically for academic institutions. It includes articles from academic journals, popular magazines, and major newspapers. JSTOR
JSTOR contains the complete backfiles of over 625 scholarly journals with well over 3 million articles available. Full text coverage varies by journal.
If you're having trouble finding what you're looking for in the chosen databases, try exploring some of our other databases. They're listed on the Normandale Library site by subject and alphabetically.
Article Databases by Subject
All of the library's online collections, organized by subject.
Article Databases by Subject
All of the library's online collections, organized by subject.
Purdue OWL Primary Research page
This guide defines different kinds of primary research. Includes a page on interviewing, with descriptions of different types and tips for success. Don't forget to cite your interviews. Check out the ALA or MLA guides on this research guide for help.
This video created by a teacher can help you create the questions you want to ask your interview subject.
This guide defines different kinds of primary research. Includes a page on interviewing, with descriptions of different types and tips for success. Don't forget to cite your interviews. Check out the ALA or MLA guides on this research guide for help.
This video created by a teacher can help you create the questions you want to ask your interview subject.
Google vs. the Library
Choosing a Manageable Research Topic
What is a Journal?
Choosing and Using Keywords
Choosing a Manageable Research Topic
What is a Journal?
Choosing and Using Keywords
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Consider the source's –
C = Currency
A = Author
P = Publication
P = Point of View
S = Sources
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Access Databases from Off Campus
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
MLA Quick Guide
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (8th edition).
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
This website offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page.
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (8th edition).
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
This website offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page.
APA Quick Guide
A guide to APA citation format based on the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.
A guide to APA citation format based on the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.