Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Provides searchable full-text e-book versions of over 3,500 reference works, including multi-volume encyclopedias, biographical collections, business plan handbooks, company history compilations, consumer health references, and specialized handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. in a wide range of subject areas.
Full-text detailed reports on controversial social, economic, political, educational, health, environmental, technology, and current topics. Each report includes an abstract, overview, background summary, current situation, outlook, special focus, chronology, pro/con, and bibliography.
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Vidoeolectures.net on Criminology
Crime: The Real Internet Security Problem Google TechTalks, January 24, 2006, Phillip Hallam-Baker. Internet Crime is a serious and growing problem. Phishing, Advance Fee and Consumer fraud continue to grow at alarming rates. Internet crime is a business that makes huge profits for some. But despite the fact that security has regularly polled as almost every type of Internet user's top priority over the past ten years, almost none of the security mechanisms developed in response are effectively controlling Internet crime. (58:19)
Research Basic Modules. (Note: Requires Adobe Flash Player.) A series of Camtasia tutorials by Sara Miller to help undergraduates understand the basics of library research, including:
Citation Guides and Generators.
How to choose the best indexes/databases
The Information Cycle : How Today's Events Are Tomorrow's Information. Based on Columbine School Shooting Incident, April 20, 2001. Rebecca Bichel and Debra Cheney, Penn State University.
Writing in Anthropology : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.
Writing in History : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.
Writing in Literature : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.
Writing in Political Science : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.
Writing in Religious Studies : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.
Writing in Sociology : Practical advice from the University of North Carolina Writing Center. Don't forget that CSUF also has a writing center that can provide assistance. Or talk to your teacher.