Listed below are descriptions of different types of resources you might use in your ACC academic journey.
Books | A book can provide detailed background information on a topic. ACC Library Services have extensive physical and electronic book collections. Agricultural Sciences material is typically located in the S section of the Elgin Campus library. |
Reference Books | Encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, etc. are considered reference sources. Access these types of resources when you need to find definitions, biographies, overviews, and historical information. |
Articles | Articles can be found in journals, magazines, or newspapers. Articles can vary in scope, but usually fall into one of two categories: scholarly and popular. |
Web Sites | The internet can provide a wealth of information, especially from government sources and professional organizations. Be sure to carefully evaluate the information found here. |
Apps | Free or paid apps can be quite useful to access from your mobile device. A list of recommended Agricultural Science Apps are updated yearly by CropLife. |
Interested in learning more about Agricultural Sciences at ACC? Check out the department's page or watch this 5 minute video to learn more or hear from ACC Agriculture student Ari on why they love the program!
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