Research Process: Where do I start?

Journal Articles
When you need authoritative, scholarly information for course assignments or research, always turn to databases first. Databases can be accessed via myCommNet. Instructions for accessing myCommNet are here.

• List of Databases

• Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines

• Library Databases vs. The Internet

Books
Books are a great source for background reading or historical information. Because of their length, topics can be explored in more depth.

• Library Catalog: find books and other materials (e.g. video and sound recordings) in the TRCC library.

• ReQuest: Search all public and most academic library catalogs in the state. If you find a book you need, fill out a form to request it through interlibrary loan. This is totally free!

• WorldCat: search library catalogs worldwide!