A Working Bibliography

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A Working Bibliography

• Whats in it? What good is it?

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A working bibliography is

• A list of possible sources for a research paper
• A collection of lists
• A required step in your research project

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What kinds of sources are in it?

• Books
• Electronic resources
• Other media

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Books

• Reference books like encyclopedias
• Books from the stacks in the library
• Primary sources like novels or poetry books

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Electronic Resources

• Academic Search Premier
• Biography Resource Center
• Other electronic databases
• All on the RCC Library website

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Other Media

• Videos
• Web sites
• Radio or TV programs
• Interviews
• Pamphlets
• Photos

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How does it help?

• The working bibliography shows you that you have
  enough sources to do your paper.
• It also shows that your topic is not too broad
  and not too narrow.
• Once you have it, you can begin to read your
  sources with confidence.

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Dont Forget

• Research projects always have twists and turns!
• Never give up!
• Always seek advice!