This research guide will help you find information on the general topic "Digital Nation." Click through the yellow tabs to learn how to search the catalog for print materials and the databases for electronic sources.
To access any database in this Research Guide from off campus, you will need your myMCC login. For help with your username and password, go to the myMCC login page and click on Password Reset/Find Username.
Information Literacy is one of MCC's five 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:
These skills will help you find quality, appropriate resources for your research assignments.
A library database like Opposing Viewpoints is a great place to start. Their Browse Issues feature lists hundred of topics to explore. For each topic, you'll find a summary, as well as a list of numerous sources in various formats.
Pro Tip: For topics related to Digital Nation, click the Topics drop-down list and choose Science, Technology, and Ethics.
Start by reading the summary to gather keywords that look interesting to you.
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