If you have not yet had the opportunity to write literature papers for English classes, and you now have that assignment coming due in a few weeks, you do not have to panic. While there are some unique aspects to writing and researching about literature, as opposed to other subject areas, your best advice is…
Barack Obama’s screen-printed image, emblazoned with the word “Hope,” is an iconic symbol of the 2008 presidential campaign. Shepard Fairey, the artist who created it, used a Google Image search to find the underlying photo. Its photographer, Mannie Garcia, recognized her work in the Hope poster and requested credit and compensation. Fairey refused. Four years…
Whether you’re working on an argumentative research paper or a persuasive speech, CSN Libraries have three databases that will provide credible information on both sides of your issue: CQ Researcher provides in-depth reports on current and controversial issues with overviews, background information, pro/con essays and more. Issues and Controversies on File offers objective, detailed information on hotly…
Research assignments are common at CSN and they usually require you to incorporate information from several credible sources. If you are wondering why you have to do this or how you do this correctly mark your calendars to attend the Cite Right Workshop this month. A librarian and a Writing Center specialist will help you…
The One Book/One College program is in its second year at CSN, aimed at fostering a sense of community, creativity, and conversation through the mutual study of a common reading. For the 2017-18 academic year, the chosen book is Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. English instructor Kody Lightfoot, chair of the program, says,…
Churchill once said, “The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward.” As we reflect this October on a number of national and cultural celebrations – from LGBT and Filipino American history month, to Hispanic and Polish Heritage, as well as our very own Nevada Day observances, it’s important to consider how…
Why are some people’s ideas respected and considered credible? Who gets to decide who is or is not an authority? Should we suspect the findings of academic sources that may have been tainted by white privilege, sexism, socio-economic bias, and cisnormativity? Is something written by a person with real life experience, even if they don’t…
Most college instructors will want you to use authoritative primary resources to complete course assignments, to examine the complexities of a paper topic using the best scholarship available, or to formulate a reliable argument using research-based analysis where findings support the conclusions. Where can you find that kind of quality information? You will find all…
Becky Blunk is our newest reference and instruction librarian at CSN’s Charleston campus library. She helps students at the reference desk, teaches library instruction sessions and does collection development in American history, anthropology and business. Where did you grow up? I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri and moved to a small…
Our hearts go out to all the victims of last night’s tragedy in Las Vegas. As stated by CSN President Michael Richards, “We know the shock of these events will impact us for some time.” In the present, CSN Libraries are offering a small bit of comfort to any students, faculty, and staff in need.…