To access any database in this Research Guide from off campus, you will need your myMCC login. You may find your myMCC login at www.mchenry.edu/myMCC. Click on Password Reset/Find Username.
Try researching using subject and search terms such as:
Technology and children (or seniors, young adults, teenagers, women, boys, etc.)
cyber bullying
Internet and education
Internet addiction
virtual reality
digital media
digital immigrants
digital natives
Social media
Mass media and technology
Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.
For other keyword ideas, see the word cloud on the right.
INFORMATION LITERACY is one of MCC's four general education goals. Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. In this session, you will learn how to:
1. Select appropriate search tools to identify and locate information sources.
2. Construct effective database searches.
These skills will help you find quality, appropriate resources for your research assignments.
(This box in development to meet ADA/Accessibility needs.Coming soon: MLA and APA citation handouts. Stay tuned)
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