Guides

These guides provide instructions for finding and using information at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Andersen Library. All may be copied freely for fair use, except those which are marked as having been created elsewhere.

Table of Contents:

Citation Guides
Class Resource & Assignment Guides
Guides by Subject
How to Find Guides
Evaluating Sources of Information

Definitions of Library Terms
How to Customize Guides
- Google Scholar Library Links
- Library Databases
How to Use Guides
Featured Resources
Faculty Resources

Citation Guides

Including examples of in-text and bibliography citations. If needed, see footer for document viewer.

Citing References: APA Style (DOC) & APA Style (PDF)
Citing References: MLA Style (DOC) & MLA Style (PDF)
Citing References: Turabian Style (DOC)
Citing References: ASA Style (DOC) & ASA Style (PDF)
Citing Internet Resources
AAA Style Guide - (by the American Anthropological Association)
Examples of Chicago-Style Documentation - (by the University of Chicago)
Resources for Documenting Sources - (by OWL at Purdue University) - List of disciplines and preferred style manuals.
Citation Formatters - List of free and for fee citation formatters, databases with formatted citations, and databases that export to purchased formatters.

Annotations

Creating an Annotated Bibliography - suggested sources about creating annotations to be used in conjunction with cited references

Class Resource & Assignment Guides

Account 701: Accounting Foundations Prof. Cummings
Anthropl 302: Culture, Medicine and Health Prof. Oldani
Anthropl 316: Pharmaceuticals, Culture and Society Prof. Oldani
Anthropl 320: Understanding Heritage: From Landmarks to Theme Parks Prof. Burkholder
Bio 200: Writing in Biology Prof. Curran
Bio 370: Aquatic Biology Prof. Harrahy
CrimJus 325: Forensic Documentation Prof. Killoran
EdFound 780: Reading, Analyzing, and Evaluating Educational Research Prof. Clinkenbeard
Edfound 740: Techniques of Research Prof. Peters
Edfound 780 (HHPR emphasis): Reading, Analyzing, and Evaluating Educational Research Prof. Albrechtsen
Eduindp 211: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Prof. Kagy
Elemmid 425: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary & Middle Grades Prof. Kidd
English 102: Artists or Artistic Movements Prof. Buckley
English 102: Careers Prof. Drevlow
English 102: Controversial Issues multiple profs.
English 102: Countries multiple profs.
English 102: Creative Non-Fiction Profs. Annucci, Davidson-Zielski and Townsend
English 102: Freshman English Prof. Guo
English 102: Freshman English Prof. Kim
English 102: Freshman English Prof. Thomson
English 102: Greek Culture, Literature, & Mythology Prof. Hogan
English 102: Human Body or Embodiment Prof. Piwoni
English 102: Iraq, War Profiteering, and the War in Afghanistan Prof. Moore
English 102: Literary Research Prof. Carlberg
English 102: Past Events multiple profs.
English 102: Relationships with Body, Others or Culture Prof. Evie Miller
English 102: Social Issues multiple profs.
English 102: 2008 Presidential Election Prof. Smith
English 102: Unjust Laws Prof. Levy-Navarro
English 105: Freshman English--Honors Prof. Longrie
English 162: English for International Students Prof. Zunac
English 300: American Gothic Literature Prof. Lueck
Fnbslw 341: Business & Commercial Law multiple profs.
Fnbslw 455: Administrative Law Prof. Weber
Fnbslw 456: Security Analysis Prof. Howat
Fnbslw 491: Introduction to International Business Law & Trade: Travel Study Prof. Reid
Gened 120: Historical Perspectives Multiple profs.
Gened 130: Individual & Society Prof. Greene
Geogrpy 252: Human Environmental Problems Prof. Dudei
High School: High School multiple schools
High School: High School-Literary Topics multiple schools
High School: High School-Speech Criticism Whitewater
Histry 150: Atlantic History Profs. Meisel & Gulig
Histry 301: Revolution and Confederation, 1763-1789 Prof. Shrum
Histry 306: America in Prosperity, Depression and World War II, 1919-1945 Prof. Boulton
Histry 385: Modern China Prof. Wilson
Histry 386: Modern Japan Prof. Wilson
Histry 499: Senior Seminar, Prof. Thibodeaux
- Finding Primary Sources for Historical Research
- Finding Secondary Sources for Historical Research
- Finding Historical Newspaper Articles
Itbe 353: Business Communications multiple profs.
Itbe 388: Career Information Prof. Smith
Libmed 454/654: Library and Media Center Administration Prof. Klais
King-Chavez Scholars
Mangemnt 310: Organization and Management Prof. Malewicki
Marketng 311: Principles of Marketing multiple profs.
Marketng 321: Marketing Research Prof. Dahl
Marketng 337: Retail Management Prof. Lavin
Marketng 350: Integrated Marketing Communications multiple profs.
Marketng 361: International Marketing Prof. Hsu
Marketng 442: Logistics Prof. Roy
Marketng 444: Direct and Multichannel Marketing Prof. Pfeifer-Luckett
Marketng 733: Seminar in Methodology of Business Research Prof. Hsu
Marketng 772: Internet Marketing Prof. Lavin
Math 375: Development of Mathematics Prof. Drucker
McNair Scholars
Polisci 340: Politics of Development Prof. Adogamhe
Polisci 352: Comparative Politics - Europe Prof. Wagner
Polisci 491: Introduction to International Business Law & Trade: Travel Study Prof. Reid
Safety 472/672: Advanced Industrial Ergonomics Prof. Taveira
Secnded 426: Methods of Teaching English and Language Arts Prof. Zbikowski
Secnded 430: Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School Prof. Hartwick
Sociolgy 265: Race and Ethnic Relations Prof. Greene
Sociolgy 476: Methods of Social Research Prof. Nath
Speech 110: Introduction to Human Communication
Speech 110: Introduction to Human Communication: Controversial Issues
Speech 204: Public Relations Tactics II
Speech 429/629: Organizational Communication Needs Analysis Prof. Casey
Upward Bound

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Guides by Subject

How to Find Guides

Finding Materials in the Library

Finding Types of Sources

Finding Materials Outside the Library

How to Borrow From Other Libraries

Evaluating Sources of Information

Glossary of Library Terms.

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How to Customize Guides

How to Customize Google Scholar Library Links - set preferences to link to UW-Whitewater local holdings
How to Customize Databases - including features, such as article and research alerts, in multiple databases. Database and system specific guides are listed below.

How to Use Guides

About Online Resources.

Library Catalog Guides:

How to Use the Library Catalog: 1. Basic Search
How to Use the Library Catalog: 2. Additional Features
Library Catalog Tutorial
How to Use Universal Borrowing (1:50 minutes)
netLibrary Hands On - (by WiLS)

Database Guides:

Most of the Library's online databases are designed to help locate periodical (journal, magazine and newspaper) article citations, however, some also help find statistics, book chapters, dissertations, curriculum guides and other materials. For articles that are cited but not located in the same database, there will usually be a Find It button, which is used to determine whether the article can be found elsewhere online or in print. If Find It is not available, use the Citation Linker to locate articles and the Andersen Library Catalog to locate books. Need to know How to Use Find It & Citation Linker? Note: When looking for older articles, it may be necessary to use a print index.

If you are having problems accessing from off-campus, take a look at the Troubleshooting Guide.

Unless otherwise noted, these guides are for databases and larger database systems that are primarily used to find articles.

How to Use Boolean Operators & Search Symbols - general tips for searching in all databases
How to Use Corporate Affiliations Plus to search for public, private and subsidiary companies by name, industry, geographic location and size
How to Use CSA
How to Use EBSCOhost
- How to Use ERIC via EBSCOhost
How to Use Find It & Citation Linker
How to Use FirstSearch
How to Use Ingenta
How to Use JSTOR to search the entire text of scholarly journals, cover to cover
How to Use Kraus Curriculum Development Library to locate curricula, frameworks, standards, etc. in the field of education
How to Use LexisNexis Academic
- How to Use LexisNexis Academic: Business
How to Use Mediamark Reporter
How to Use Milwaukee Newspapers on CD-ROM (the Journal-Sentinel full text, 1993-1998)
How to Use Morningstar
How to Use Project Muse to search the entire text of scholarly journals, cover to cover
How to Use ProQuest
- ProQuest ABI/Inform Search Tips (business)
How to Use SuperSearch to search multiple databases simultaneously
How to Use TableBase to find statistics
How to Use WilsonWeb

Tutorials:

The tutorials are designed to quickly demonstrate specific features of the Library's resources. Check back often, as more will be added in the future!
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