Friedsam Memorial Library

Professor: Dr. Hughes
Librarian: Ann M. Tenglund [ateng@sbu.edu or 375-2378]
Date of session: October 1, 2008
Dr. Hughes' Web site: http://students.sbu.edu/rhughes

Here are some resources to help you with your position paper, whether you are writing from the PRO or CON positions.

FIND BOOKS:
Use FRIAR, the library's online catalog. Sample search: Subject alphabetical search for English language--Political aspects--United States; Language policy--United States; or English-only movement

FIND ARTICLES:
ProQuest Research Library--sample search: use Topic Search for Language policy
Academic Search Premier--sample search: use the subject guide to find Language policy or English-only movement

In both databases, use the limiters at the top to select either magazines or scholarly/academic journals.

WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Google--sample search: "official language" English
Ask: http://www.ask.com
Dogpile: http://www.dogpile.com
CQ Researcher--sample search: any keyword related to the topic, such as English official language

FILM OR VIDEO:
You can find special video search options in:

Ask.com (use the > key to see video option)

Dogpile

Search for films by keyword in the Internet Movie Database at http://www.imdb.com

INTERVIEWS:
Lexis Nexis Academic--sample search: Iran and nuclear; click on "news transcripts" once the results display

EASILY CITE WHAT YOU FIND: Use Noodletools

Topics:

More Nuclear Power is the Best Way to Solve the Problem of Our Energy

The World's Clean Water is Running Out

Google is Engaging in Many Unethical Business Practices

Americans are in Denial: This Country Will Soon Be a Second-Class Nation