| Finding Background Information - Canadian History |
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| Finding Background Information - British History |
When you are doing research on a topic, you will often encounter unfamiliar terms, or familiar ones used in a specialized way. Dictionaries can provide a quick definition and often some elaboration on the uses of the term. Encyclopedias provide background information on unfamiliar subjects, leading you quickly to key ideas and sources in developing your topic. Many encyclopedia articles will also include brief bibliographies which will lead you to further sources of information.
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| Finding Background Information: History |
When you are doing research on a topic, you will often encounter unfamiliar terms, or familiar ones used in a specialized way. Dictionaries can provide a quick definition and often some elaboration on the uses of the term. Encyclopedias provide background information on unfamiliar subjects, leading you quickly to key ideas and sources in developing your topic. Many encyclopedia articles will also include brief bibliographies which will lead you to further sources of information.
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| Citing Sources: Fine Arts |
To learn more about your responsibility to cite sources, visit the library's Academic Integrity Portal. In short: if you used it, you should cite it.
Various standards have been created for citing sources, including MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago formats. Specifc professions may adopt their own styles. Please note that standards for citing electronic information are still evolving; many print and electronic style guides may appear to be inconsistent in their instructions.
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| Journal Articles, Web Resources, & Art Collections: Fine Arts |
When looking for journal articles, I would recommend starting with a general database like Academic Search Complete. It is very user-friendly, fairly comprehensive, and includes many instances of full-text articles.
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| Finding Information About People: Fine Arts |
Information about people can be found in books, journals, and websites. Many artists will not have had an entire book written about them, so biographical dictionaries such as those listed below are a good place to start. Staff at the library service desk can help you locate the print reference books on this list. A list of bibliographical references (citations) may be included in these sources, which you can use to find additional information.
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| Information Tools: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Archives,etc.: Fine Arts |
When you are researching a topic, you will often encounter unfamiliar terms, or familiar ones used in a specialized way. DICTIONARIES provide a quick definition and often some elaboration on the uses of the term. ENCYCLOPEDIAS provide background information for understanding and developing your topic. Encyclopedia articles may also include brief bibliographies which should give you further sources of information and avenues to explore.
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Vermeer -- View of Delft
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| Citing Sources: Environmental Studies |
When information is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, the source of that information must be documented. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism. This tutorial provides information on avoiding plagiarism.
Various standards have been created for citing sources. Check with your professor if you are not certain which style to use.
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| Finding Articles: Environmental Studies |
The most current research on any academic topic is usually found in journal articles. Step 1
Use article databases (indexes) to find articles on a particular topic. Article Databases are available through the Library's website for both on-campus and off-campus access. Off-campus users will be prompted for their UPEI username and password. Note that in addition to providing article citations, some of the databases include the fulltext of articles.
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| Finding Books, E-Books & Videos: Environmental Studies |
To find books on a particular topic, begin with a keyword search in
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| Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Handbooks: Environmental Studies |
When you are doing research on a topic, you will often require a quick definition of a term, a specific fact, or condensed, detailed information about particular topics. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and manuals for environmental studies include:
Dictionary of Environment & Ecology
E-Book 2010
Encyclopedia of Earth
Internet Resource
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| Citing Sources: English |
Citations allow researchers to give credit, to show their work, and to demonstrate that their claims are supported by evidence. You are expected to cite the sources of information you use in a paper or project, whether you quote a source directly or summarize what you learned from it.
Citations are an important part of academic integrity at UPEI. Visit the Academic Integrity Portal for more information and to access relevant policies and tutorials.
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| Finding Web Resources: English |
African American Women in the Nineteenth Century
This is a digital collection of 42 published works by 19th-century black women writers published before 1920 and prepared by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Each work is available as a full-text PDF, and the list can be browsed in full or by genre - fiction, poetry, biography, autobiography, and essay. The site provides brief biographical information about each author and the era in which she wrote.
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| Reference Sources: English |
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| Research Guides: English |
Literary Research Guides
Credo Reference Guides
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| Literary Terms: English |
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| Finding Journal Articles: English |
The most current research on any academic topic is usually found in journal articles.
Step 1
Use indexes to find articles on a particular topic.
Article Databases are available through the Library's website for both on-campus and off-campus access. Off-campus users will be prompted for their UPEI username and password. Note that in addition to providing references to articles, some of the databases include the fulltext of articles.
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| Finding Books: English |
Finding Books
Search for books (both print and electronic) and other materials about your subject using OneSearch.
The location and call numbers for print books are listed with each book. Ebooks will provide a link to an electronic version. For more information, see "Find Books & More."
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| Keeping Up-to-Data: Engineering |
These are some of the current awareness tools and alerting services that are available to you.
Institute of Physics
To set up Table of Contents alerts: click User Options in the tool bar.
SpringerLink
To set up Table of Contents or Keyword alerts: see the Alerts link in the lower left of the screen.
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| Citing Sources: Engineering |
When information is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, the source of that information must be documented. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism.
Various standards have been created for citing sources in different disciplines including IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), APA (American Psychological Association), and the MLA (Modern Languages Association). Unless your professor tells you otherwise, the preferred style for citing sources in your assignments is the IEEE style. See the following for help with this style.
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| Finding Technical Information: Engineering |
Grey Literature
Grey literature encompasses almost half of all engineering publications. It includes conference literature, research and technical reports, and government information. Some useful access sites for grey literature include:
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| Finding Web Resources: Engineering |
There are many Web resources relating to Engineering. To locate authoritative sites look for those created by professional organizations, academic institutions, research agencies, or government departments.
For help in using search tools and evaluating web sites, see Finding Quality Web Information.
Gateways:
These sites will lead you to other more specific sites for Engineering information.
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| Finding Journal Articles: Engineering |
The most current research on any academic topic is usually found in journal articles.
Step 1
Use indexes to find articles on a particular topic.
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| Finding Books: Engineering |
To find books about your subject, use the Library Catalogue. Location codes and call numbers are included for each item. Selected electronic resources are also included in the Online Catalogue.
Examples of subject headings to check:
Engineers
Chemical engineering
Electric engineering
Tunneling
Many headings are used with subdivisions, either for a particular geographical area, such as:
Engineering -- Canada
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| Finding Background Information: Engineering |
When you are doing research on a topic, you will often need a quick definition of a term, a specific fact, or condensed, detailed information about particular topics. Listed below are some representative engineering reference titles. Finding definitions (dictionaries)
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| Starting Your Research: Engineering |
This page is an introduction to using the library to find information. It gives you an overview of the research process, the types of information available, and the basic research tools.
Additional help
Step 1: Select topic and identify your keywords
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Engineering Subject Librarian: Rosie Le Faive rlefaive@upei.ca or 902-566-0533
Library Service Desk: in person, via the online AskUs chat tool, reference@upei.ca, 902-566-0583
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| Grey Literature in Education |
"Grey literature" means documents that are not formally published books or articles. It typically means reports by governments, non-profit advocacy/foundation groups, and the like, but in education can also mean lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other direct teaching materials. Finding grey literature:
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| Find Articles in Education |
Most important search engine ("database"):
- ERIC (EBSCOhost) - most comprehensive index for education related magazines and journals; also includes some books and other kinds of publications.
Two other important search engines:
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| Education Resources in French / Ressources françaises en éducation |
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| Citing Sources: Economics |
Be sure to know if your professor has requested you use a specific style for citing, otherwise, choose one style to follow, and remain consistent throughout your work.
The most common citation styles used in Economics are APA and MLA.
Citing Sources (includes information specific to APA, MLA, and others).
RefWorks - free service for UPEI researchers, helps you manage your citations and output your bibliography in whatever style you need
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| Finding Web Resources: Economics |
There is no shortage of Economics resources on the Internet, but it is important to recognize high quality, authoritative information: Finding Quality Web Information
Professional organizations:
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| Finding Information About Organizations: Economics |
Organizations and associations can be excellent resources for finding specialized information on a topic. Directories can be ideal for identifying these, and provide information such as personnel, contact information, and publications.
To locate information about economic organizations and associations, use directories such as:
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| Finding Information About People: Economics |
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| Finding Statistics and Data Sets: Economics |
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| Finding Journal Articles: Economics |
The most current research on any academic topic is most often found in journal articles. Journal articles typically provide information on specific research, events, or discoveries in a particular field. They do not usually provide background information or basic information.
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| Finding Books: Economics |
To find books or video materials on a particular topic, begin with a keyword search in OneSearch and use the limiter for Books Only, or do your search first then use the "Source Type" limiter on the left side for Books, eBooks, and/or Videos as needed.
Date Revised: 2023-06-22
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| Finding Background Information: Economics |
Gale Virtual Reference Library - contains hundreds of major encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other useful books, with over 80,000 entries relating to economics
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| Web Resources: Classics |
The Chicago Homer, ed. by Ahuvia Kahane and Martin Mueller. "The depth and sophistication of The Chicago Homer is truly remarkable. It is simply the best digital resource on early Greek epic available." ( Quote from reviewer, F. A. Grabowski, Rogers State University)
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| Finding Journal Articles: Classics |
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| Citing Sources: Classics |
When information is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, the source of that information must be documented. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism. To help you in avoiding this offence, see this tutorial.
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| Finding Information About People: Classics |
Information about people can be found in books, journals, and websites. To find books, do a Subject search in the Library Catalogue for a specific individual (e.g., Thucydides). or do a Keyword Search using a combination of terms appropriate to your search (e.g. classic, ancient, biograph). For information on people in ancient times, check encyclopedias or special biographical dictionaries for specific entry names.
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| Quick Information Tools: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Atlases, etc.: Classics |
When you are doing research on a topic, you will often encounter unfamiliar terms, or familiar ones used in a specialized way. DICTIONARIES can provide a quick definition and often some elaboration on the uses of the term. ENCYCLOPEDIAS provide background information on unfamiliar subjects, leading you quickly to key ideas and sources in developing your topic. Many encyclopedia articles will also include brief bibliographies which will lead you to further sources of information. Material in the Reference area (REF) can be used in the Library -- but can not be borrowed.
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