tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62783780170745336942011-08-08T06:09:20.622-07:00Welcome to the Florida Keys Community College Library Research Blog. We are here to provide help with your research projects, including tips on searching the FKCC online catalog and databases, subject guides, writing tips and more. We hope you find this blog helpful and encourage you to leave comments/suggestions!FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278378017074533694.post-17488882630725450502011-06-10T08:46:00.000-07:002011-06-10T08:46:01.884-07:00

If you would like more information about Library Research assistance, please see our other blog, From the FKCC Library.  We will no longer be updating this blog.

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278378017074533694.post-37984916403556012142009-10-21T10:44:00.000-07:002009-10-21T10:48:04.782-07:00

New Research Help GuidesThis guide is no longer current, please visit our new research guides by clicking here. Thank you.

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The FKCC Library would like to make computer and internet use more user friendly for residents of Monroe County. We have a survey to help us with this. It should take only 2-5 minutes of your time. The survey is available online from the Library’s home page at http://library.fkcc.edu or a print version is available in the Library.Thank you for your help!Library Staff

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Learn how to locate, retrieve, and analyze information found on the Internet for your research needs. This one credit, elective is offered completely online using FKCC’s D2L online learning management system. The course begins Aug 24, 2009 and ends Dec 16, 2009.LIS 2004 is offered each semester. If you have questions, stop by the library or contact Beverly at Library@fkcc.edu.

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278378017074533694.post-54631865828959517762009-05-06T09:55:00.000-07:002009-05-07T16:01:28.870-07:00

MLA Handbook 7th Edition was published March 2009. The Library ordered copies and they will arrive shortly. For information on the changes, visit:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/15/.

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Chronicle Wired CampusApril 21, 2009In the latest and perhaps broadest effort to provide instant access to scholarly resources, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization today inaugurated its World Digital Library, a Web site that allows visitors to browse through a trove of artifacts spanning the history of civilization.The site, four years in the making, brings

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***FKCC Students***Planning to attend the FKCC Spring Job Fair? Do you need help getting your resume ready?Sign up for a Resume WorkshopDate: WednesdayApril 15, 2009Time: 7 pm—8:15 pm

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Are you in the midst of working on your major research paper or perhaps you need help getting started? Stop by the Library and ask for Beverly, call me at 809-3256, or send an email to beverly.westermeyer@fkcc.edu to make an appointment for individualized help on selecting and searching research databases.Another great resource on campus is FKCC's Writing Center OASIS in Room C241 - open Monday

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www.freerice.comHow can playing a web game help feed hungry people around the world and help you improve your vocabulary? Since 2007 the sponsors of this web site have donated enough rice to feed more than two million people through the UN World Food Program. For every answer you get right, 20 grains of rice are donated. It can become addictive watching the amounts of rice you donate grow and

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278378017074533694.post-22189600678172308172009-01-06T12:48:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:52:03.447-08:00

Happy New Year and Welcome to Spring Semester 2009 at FKCC!We are starting to see some familiar faces in the library, along with new faces. If you are a new visitor to this research blog we hope you find it helpful and look forward to your suggestions for additional resources. Have a great semester!Library staff

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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my – well not that scary, but distinguishing among the style and citation guides can be a daunting task.Do I use APA or MLA or Chicago? Or, what about CSE and Turabian? The best one to use is the one required by your professor! However, when you are out of school, you may be faced with choices. Generally speaking, the following guidelines hold true:*APA is used by

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The APA (American Psychological Association) is commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences, health and education disciplines. A copy of the APA Publication Manual is available at the circulation desk in the FKCC Library for use in the library.Publication manual of the American Psychological Association(5th ed.). (2001). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.Additionally

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FKCC Library provides classroom and individualized instruction to our students so that they learn to effectively retrieve information, organize their research and communicate their findings. A popular presentation we offer is how to compose and deliver an effective PowerPoint presentation. We offer this session in your classroom. For more information and to schedule a session, contact Steven

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278378017074533694.post-61302717908539320252008-10-23T15:48:00.001-07:002008-10-23T15:55:25.714-07:00

Would you like to be more effective and efficient when using the Internet for your research AND earn college credit at the same time? You can even take this course from home! LIS 2004 is offered each semester. If you have questions, stop by the library or contact Beverly at Library@fkcc.edu.LIS 2004: Introduction to the Internet is a one unit course that is taught completely online. This

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Here is information on the MLA Format that was posted in our previous FKCC Library Instruction Blog:MLA Format What is MLA (Modern Language Association) Format? It is the format style for your research paper. Many English instructors request that you use this style to document the sources used. MLA also includes the punctuation and quotations, and your works cited page. In order to avoid

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