Construction
This guide should assist students in the Construction program to locate Library materials for research and projects
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Welcome to the Construction Research Guide!
This research guide should help students studying Construction at Delta College find the Library resources they will need to complete their research assignments and more while in the program. Use the navigation tabs on the left to locate various types of resources. Contact the Librarian if you need help!
Reference Resources
Reference Resources include materials like Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Thesauri and Atlas's. They can be a great introduction to a topic and can help you become familiar with the keywords, names and events associated with your topic!
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Credo ReferenceCredo will help you gather background information on your topic from hundreds of full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific titles.
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CQ ResearcherCQ Researcher is a resource for original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist and includes a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions.
Quick Cite!
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MLA 8th ed. Quick Guide (Delta College Library)A printable quick reference guide to citing the most common sources.
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The MLA Style Center - Using MLA FormatGet started with MLA style. Learn how to document sources, set up your paper, and improve your teaching and writing. Writing resources from the Modern Language Association.
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Purdue OWL MLA Style GuideThese OWL resources will help you learn how to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) citation and format style.
APA 7th edition Print Book
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: REF BF76.7ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Other Sources for APA 7th edition
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APA 7th ed. Quick Guide (from Delta College Library)A printable quick reference guide to citing the most common sources.
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APA Style (7th edition) : American Psychological Association (Style and Grammar Guidelines)APA Style information directly from the source! The American Psychological Association
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Academic Writer Tutorial: Basics of Seventh Edition APA StyleThis tutorial is designed for writers new to APA Style. Learn the basics of seventh edition APA Style, including paper elements, format, and organization; academic writing style; grammar and usage; bias-free language; mechanics of style; tables and figures; in-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and reference list format and order.
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The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: REF Z253 .U69 2017ISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017-09-05
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Chicago-Style Citation Quick GuideQuick Guide reference from the Chicago Manual of Style Online.
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Chicago Manual of Style for studentsChicago Style information for students.
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Purdue OWL Chicago Manual of Style GuideThese OWL resources will help you learn to use the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) citation and format style.
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AMA MANUAL of STYLE, 11th EDITIONCall Number: REF R119 .A533 2020 (print book)ISBN: 9780190246556Publication Date: 2020-03-02
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AMA 11th ed. Quick Guide (Delta College Library)A printable quick reference guide to citing the most common sources.
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NLM Catalog: Journals referenced in the NCBI DatabasesUse the NLM Catalog Journal Search to find the abbreviation for your journal title.
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