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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
A good match for the social media problem as it relates to the technology company and a good match to the expenditures problem.
Environment Complete This link opens in a new window
Helpful for approach to reducing carbon emissions.
Communication Source (inclusive of Communication and Mass Media Complete) This link opens in a new window
Would be helpful with both social media research options.
Education Source This link opens in a new window
Helpful especially for the problem involving recruiting more student majors.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to thousands of popular and scholarly sources. A "goto" database for any subject.

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers This link opens in a new window
MLA handbook, Ninth edition, The Modern Language Association of America, 2021.
Contains guidelines for doing research, giving citations, and preparing bibliographies.
Location: Reserve - Permanent LB2369 .M52 2021 ( at Reserves behind circulation desk; 4 hour loan )

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style ( APA Manual ) This link opens in a new window
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2020. 7th ed.
Written as a guide for contributors to A.P.A. journals, this is also useful to students who need to know recommended forms for presenting bibliographies, footnotes, tables, and figures.
Location: Reserve -- Permanent BF76.7 .P83x 2020 ( at Reserves behind circulation desk; 4 hour loan )
APA formatting and Style Guide : General Format ( OWL ) This link opens in a new window
APA formatting and Style Guide for ARTICLES ( OWL ) This link opens in a new window
APA formatting : Reference List Basics ( OWL - 3 min VIDEO ) This link opens in a new window
APA formatting : Reference List for ELECTRONIC Sources ( OWL ) This link opens in a new window

APA Style and Grammar Guidelines This link opens in a new window
APA Style provides a foundation for effective scholarly communication because it helps writers present their ideas in a clear, concise, and inclusive manner.

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