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Click on tabs and links in this guide to find information using the ACC Library's online, print, or media resources such as articles, books, reference sources, e-books, and DVDs. You'll also find links to resources on the Web.
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Research topic ideas
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Find periodical articles
Periodicals are journals, newspapers, and magazines that are usually published weekly, monthly, or quarterly and are great sources of information to use in your presentations or research papers.
Learn more about periodical articles.
Education Instruction
The following Education Instruction courses are taught at Cypress, Eastview, Rio Grande, Northridge, Riverside, South Austin, and service centers in Round Rock and Fredericksburg.
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations
The Library purchases books, media, periodicals, and electronic resources to help support students' course assignments at Austin Community College. If you would like to request that a particular item be purchased for the library, let us know.
Types of sources
There are several major types of information sources available in print and electronic form through the ACC Library.
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Books |
You will find a large selection of education-related books in our book collection. A book can provide detailed background and in-depth historical information about any given topic. |
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Reference |
This covers encyclopedias,
atlases, and other resources that are referred to for specific
information. Go to these for definitions, shorter explanations,
historical and biographical sketches, background or overviews, and statistical data. |
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Articles |
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers (periodicals) are integral sources for current reviews, research, and criticism on recently published works. ACC e-resources can help connect you to these articles. |
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Web sites |
The internet provides a vast array of good information from reputable organizations, professional associations, government entities, and scholars. However, there is a lot of unreliable information on the Web, so access sources and content critically. |
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