Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Great Resources for Young Adults!

Von Alt, K. (2008). 2007-2008 Accredited institutions of postsecondary education. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.

Got your eyes set on a particular career and need to know which undergraduate institutions offer that specific degree? Or, are you interested in finding out the degrees offered by a prospective college? Turn to the reference source most relied on by college admission officers, guidance and career counselors, and employers- the 2007-2008 Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education. This text supplies a plethora of information about more than 7,000 accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States that is sure to help you plot your academic journey after high school.

H.W. Wilson. (2008). Biography reference bank. (Online). Retrieved July 8, 2008 from http://www.hwwilson.com/databases/biobank.htm

From a renowned publisher of print and electronic reference works for over 110 years, H.W. Wilson presents its Biography Reference Bank, a database that consists of substantive biographical profiles, full-text articles, abstracts, images, and book reviews that provide exhaustive coverage of more than half a million notable individuals worldwide. Whether you’re writing a research paper about Beethoven, or simply wanting to find out Alex Rodriguez’s latest season stats, Biography Reference Bank is the tool for you!

Pendergast, S., & Pendergast, T. (2002). Bowling, beatniks, and bell-bottoms. Farmington Hills, MI: The Gale Group, Inc.

Ever wonder who invented the Slinky? Or, have you found yourself wondering why the tv show The A-Team was so popular? And, what about the zoot suit- exactly what was the motivation behind this fashion trend? Find out all the answers to these questions, and more, in Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms, an intriguing 5 volume encyclopedic set that strives to recount the most enduring products, innovative trends, and fun fads that helped shape American culture throughout the twentieth century.

Questia Media America, Inc. (2008). Questia. (Online). Retrieved July 8, 2008, from http://www.questia.com/Index.jsp

Looking to expand your research repertoire? Then, Questia- the “world’s largest” full-text online library of copyrighted information and educational resources- is the resource that you’ve been looking for! Search or browse their electronic collection of 67,000 books, or the more than 1.5 million newspaper and journal articles from over 300 major publishers, and take advantage of the opportunity to flex your research skills and partake in the exciting, new world of academic research!

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