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This guide is tailored to help you find resources for Politics 1311: Principles of American Politics. Each tab highlights different resources to help you research the works and concepts studied in this class.
Utilize the Boolean operators detailed in the graph on the right in your searches to optimize results. Tipasa Interlibrary Loan, linked below, can be used to access any books not in our collections. Also linked below is the homepage to RefWorks, where you can create a free account with your UD credentials. RefWorks will create citations for you, and keep them organized in one place.
Find Sources
- Tipasa Interlibrary LoanRequest books, articles, and chapters from other libraries. Get them sent to you for free. Your Tipasa login is your UD Network ID and password (for example, mhernandez and 900123456).
- UD DiscoverySearches many UD Library resources at the same time.
Cite Your Sources
- RefWorksRefWorks is an online reference and bibliography center that creates, stores, and organizes citations. Create a free RefWorks account using your University of Dallas email address.
- Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new windowThe Chicago Manual of Style Online is the ultimate guide to style, usage, and grammar for Chicago citing.
The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: Z 253 .U69 2017-Ready Reference Section-Library 1st FloorISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017-09-05
- UD Online Writing LabThis is a link to the UD Online Writing Lab, which assists students with the process of academic writing.
Search Strategy
- Using Boolean "AND" Searching
- Using Boolean "OR" Searching
- Using Boolean "NOT" Searching
