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  • French language and literature

    Books about French language and literature are in the PC section of the library on the second floor of the Learning Commons. The library also has many ebooks on French literature and language, including: For current research, browse our collection of French literature online journals.

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  • American Sign Language

    Books on American Sign Language (ASL) are in the HV section of the library on the second floor of the Learning Commons. The library subscribes to the online journal Sign language studies. The library also has a number of ebooks on ASL, including:

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  • Dance Resources

    Use this post to find out ways to understand and find resources for Dance research. Background Research Credo is and excellent place to conduct basic information gathering on your topic. Additional Recommended Resources Ballet Dictionary (American Ballet Theatre)Provides great definitions of the Ballet terms plus accompanying audio clip with correct pronunciation. Academic and Trade Journals…

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  • Art Research

    Categorizing your research into topics can help you find what you want quickly. The more narrow your topic, the more exact your search results will become. Techniques or Materials in Art: Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Illustration, Mosaic, Performance, Plastics, Glass, Graffiti Genres or Movements in Art: Modernism, Impressionism, Cubism, Avante-Garde, Hyperrealism, Art Nouveau, Earth Art Styles…

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  • Accounting and finance research

    In the library of the Learning Commons, go to the H section for in-depth books about accounting and finance. The section is divided further: For more current research, browse WCC’s accounting and finance journals, including Accounting Perspectives and Advisor Today. Business databases, particularly Business Source Premier and JSTOR Business, will have peer-reviewed articles on accounting…

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  • Business research

    In the library of the Learning Commons, go to the section labeled H for books about business. The H section is divided further: For more current research, browse WCC’s business journals, including: Start here to find scholarly articles, magazines and more.

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  • Literature research at WCC

    Stories have power. Reading and understanding literature is the study—at once communal and intensely personal—of  the human condition. We see through the eyes of people who transcend space, time, and country to create a world that resonates somehow with our own. Effectively, reading (and writing) becomes the gateway to a deeper level of thought. In…

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  • What is plagiarism?

    What is plagiarism, and what does it have to do with a 1st-century Roman poet? Learn more from your library. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education defines plagiarism as “the use of others’ words or ideas without the appropriate acknowledgment. … Specifically, plagiarism involves a writer reusing propositional content and/or form of expression from another…

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  • Examples of Primary Sources in different subject areas

    History. Primary sources in history are usually firsthand accounts or records created at the time of the event or period being studied. Examples include diaries, letters, newspapers, government documents, photographs, and artifacts. Literature. Primary sources in literature are usually the actual works of literature, such as novels, poems, and plays, created by the author being…

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  • Use this checklist to evaluate information and articles

    Determine the source. The first step is to identify where the information comes from. Look for reputable sources such as academic journals, government reports, or established news outlets. Check the author. Verify the credentials of the author or authors of the information. Look for their academic or professional affiliations and their expertise in the subject…

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