FYE 1061: On War
Books in the Main Stacks
These searches will show you some of the books we have on these subjects:
You can also search specific keywords for more. Make sure you put unique phrases in quotes like “Persian Gulf War”
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Use reference sources like those listed below to get an introduction to a topic and to look for research possibilities.
Online
Credo Reference
Credo is a database made up of hundreds of encyclopedias and reference sources. It’s a great first stop to help you define and understand your topic.
War Topic Page
Then search for your topic:
Print Reference Collection
Oakdale Reference
Find Articles on War
Start with these three databases to locate articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers on your topic.
Citing Your Resources
Doing ethical research means citing sources. It is critical to credit writers for their work and their contributions to your research. To not do so is unethical and leads to plagiarism - unintentionally or not. Here are some sources to help you cite properly and to avoid the problem of plagiarism.
- MLA Style
- NoodleBib
NoodleBib is an online resource that will help you format MLA and APA bibliographies, exporting them directly to your word processing program. - Tips on avoiding plagiarism
- Turnitin
Turnitin is a service that faculty and students use to detect and avoid plagiarism in their writing.
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