***To access Rutgers resources, visit the computer lab at the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers-Camden. For Rowan resources off campus, use your BannerID to login for access***
Writing and citations
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Purdue OWLA comprehensive writing guide covering everything from formatting to citations and more from Purdue University.
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Refworks (Rowan)An article and citation management tool, invaluable for college research projects. Free to Rowan students (Use the "login from my institution" drop down menu)
Evaluating Sources
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Evaluating ResourcesA guide to evaluating resources created by Robeson librarian Katie Anderson
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Independent News and Fact Checking pagesResources aggregated by Rowan librarian Samantha Kennedy
Rowan University Resources
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Academic Search CompleteEbsco database focused on peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics
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Consumer Health DatabaseIncludes journals and magazines covering a range of health subjects, from sports injuries to women's health, from food and nutrition to midwifery, from eye care to dentistry.
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CQ Press LibraryCollection of reference works on American government, current affairs, politics and public policy.
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Criminal Justice Database (1981-present)Journal, magazine and news articles in criminal justice.
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Films on DemandDocumentaries, award-winning educational films, independent films, and helpful instructional videos
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NewsBank Access World NewsNewsBank provides full-text information and perspectives from U.S. and international sources, including The Washington Post, Miami Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer, Trenton Times, USA Today, London Times, The Economist China Daily (Beijing)
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Opposing ViewpointsAn interdisciplinary research tool presenting a number of topics from a variety or perspectives.
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PolicyMapPolicyMap is a US-National web-based Geographic Information System used to understand communities.
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Public Health DatabaseThis database allows you to search the core literature in the field of public health.
Rutgers University Resources
To access the Rutgers University online databases, visit the Paul Robeson Library on the Rutgers-Camden campus, located at 300 N 4th Street Walk in the the center of the campus.
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Encyclopedia of Social WorkA reference source with articles covering all aspects of social work and practice, biographies of key figures in social work history, and references and links to social work resources.
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Family and Society Studies WorldwideAn index of research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of family science, human ecology, human development, and social welfare.
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Foundation Directory Online ProfessionalInformation on more than 100,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities in the U.S.
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ProQuest Social Science Premium CollectionScholarship in anthropology, criminology, economics, education, international relations, library science, linguistics, political science, public policy, social work, sociology, and more.
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PTSDpubsIndex to literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological effects of trauma.
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U.S. Congressional PublicationsCollection of historical and current Congressional information and publications, including Congressional Committee Prints, House and Senate Documents and Reports (Congressional Serial Set), Hearings, and Legislative Histories.
Web Resources
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Camden: A GuideAn overview of books, articles, organizations and more about Camden, New Jersey
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Department of Health and Human ServicesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website includes a list of agencies, services, and other resources.
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Human Services Research InstitutePublications and more on research and solutions in human services
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ProCon.orgA collection of debated topics and issues presented from a variety of viewpoints by Britannica
Reference Librarian
The Paul Robeson Library
- Research guidance from a member of the library faculty at the reference desk
- Locate books and articles using the library catalog
- Borrow books using your Rowan University ID card
- Search the internet
- Study alone or with friends
Remember to bring your Rowan at Camden ID card with you!