Getting started
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Find books:
- McIntyre Online Catalog: search the catalog for books, government documents, videos/DVDs/CDs
How to locate books in McIntrye Library: interpret the information in the catalog and understand the call numbers used to arrange books and media on the shelves.
- Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Ref Desk C 3.134:
Statistics on a broad range of topics
Find articles:
- Databases by discipline
- PsychInfo
This psychology database may be useful in finding articles looking at the psychological ramifications of the decision before you.
- News databases: Search for news about your topic from thousands of regional, national and international newspapers, wire services, news releases, broadcast transcripts, and more.
- Periodical list: find out what journals/magazines/newspapers McIntyre Library has (online or in print)
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Citing Sources
Avoiding Plagiarism Plagiarism is the failure--intentional or unintentional--to give someone else credit for his/her words, ideas or creative work. It can range from improperly documenting a source in a paper to downloading an entire paper from the Web and turning it in as your own work. Find out more: |
Career Information |
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Ref Desk L 2.3/4
- Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
Reference HF5381 .E52 (5 volumes)
- ONET: Occupational Information Network
- Databases by discipline
Search databases in the discipline for career information, working conditions, outlook, salaries, etc.
- Associations Unlimited
Professional associations often provide a wealth of information on job outlook, conditions, preparation, etc. Use this database to locate associations and organizations that represent a profession.
- Online catalog
Some useful subject headings for searching in the library catalog are:
- vocational guidance
- occupations
- vocational interests
- personality and occupations
- [field of interest] --vocational guidance, e.g. music --- vocational guidance
- Career Services Center: an extensive collection of career planning resources available to you. Their collection is represented in the library catalog, but physically located in in the Center, Schofield 230.
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Living on/off campus |
- Education databases (Education Fulltext and ERIC)
- Online catalog
Some useful subject headings for searching in the library catalog are:
- academic achievement
- College student orientation
- dormitories
- college students [with various subheadings, such as "conduct of life"]
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Study abroad/travel |
- IIEPassport, Academic Year Abroad
Reference LB2376 .I53
"The most complete guide to planning academic year study abroad
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- Europa World Year Book
Reference JN1 .E85
Data and statistics on countries of the world (not just Europe)
- Cultureshock: series of books on the customs and etiquette of countries around the world
- CultureGrams
Reference GT1 .C847
Snapshopts of cultures, characteristics, customs and more for countries around the world
- Education databases (Education Fulltext and ERIC)
- Online catalog
Some useful subject headings for searching in the library catalog are:
- foreign study
- national characteristics
- [name of country or region] -- guidebooks
- [name of country or region] -- social life and customs
- [name of country or region] -- description and travel
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Choosing a place to live |
- Cities Ranked and Rated
Reference HT123 .S64 2004
Evaluations of more than 400 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada
- Profiles of America
Reference HT123 .P7624 2003 (4 vols.)
"facts, figures & statistics for every populated place in the United States"
- American Factfinder: U.S. Census data, including detailed population and demographic data for regions, states, cities, neighborhoods and more
- County and City Data Book: compilation of some Census data
Ref Desk C 3.134/2: C 83/2/
- Newspaper databases (especially LexisNexis and ProQuest)
Searching regional and local newspapers can provide a wealth of information about a location
- Sperlings BestPlaces: compare cities on a number of criteria, such as cost of living, crime, education.
- Online catalog
Some useful subject headings for searching in the library catalog are:
- cities and towns -- ratings
- [name of country, state or city] -- guidebooks
- [name of country, state or city] -- social life and customs
- [name of country, state or city] -- description and travel
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Starting a business |
- Small Business Sourcebook
Reference HD2346.U5 S66
A guide to resources, such as associations, consultants, educational programs, franchisers, government agencies and more, for 100 small businesses.
- Business Plans Handbook
Reference HD62.7 .B865
"A compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America."
- Business databases
- Online catalog
Some useful subject headings for searching in the library catalog are:
- small business
- business planning
- see also the library guide for Preparing a Business Plan
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Choosing a school |
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Evaluate your sources |
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McIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Jill Markgraf | Updated: March 3, 2009