Chainsawsuit comic by Kris Straub, from Sept. 16, 2014
This guide brings together many of the sources that will help you find and evaluate resources to complete your assignments. It's good to remember that the research process is iterative. The topic you start with might not be the focus of the paper you write. Along the way, the research you conduct, and the information you uncover, may lead to new questions, or take you in a direction you did not initially expect. Please explore each tab for resources and search tips.
Remember: When off-campus, you will need to sign-in with Menlo username & password to access the online subscription databases described in this guide.
Use these reference databases to get background information on keywords, people, and topics.
Provides full-text reference books in 20 subject areas. It includes over 180 titles and 65,000 images "powered by a network of cross-references that cut across topics, titles and publishers to provide answers - and new connections - in context." coverage: Varies
Provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on current events, including summaries and bibliographies. Controversial topics are addressed in a balanced, unbiased manner in the Congressional Quarterly tradition.