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Helpful Databases
These may be searched simultaneously. Click the Choose Databases link to select multiple databases.
- Google ScholarUse while logged into Furman's network for links to full text.
For ideas of topics and contextual information, Environmental Issues Online may be helpful.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new window
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Annotated Bibliography
An annotated bibliography is an organized list of books, articles, reports, films, websites or any other source you have found on your topic. Each source is listed in the citation format that your class is using (ie, MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). The citations are listed in alphabetic order, just as you would list them in a bibliography or works cited list at the end of a paper.
Under each citation is a two-paragraph annotation. The first paragraph is a brief description of your source, and summary of its contents. This should not be exhaustive, but just help you remember what the source is about, and give your instructor an idea of the types of research you have found. This will probably be 3-5 sentences.
The second paragraph is about how this source will be significant for your project. Is it relevant to your topic or argument? Does it give specific background that contextualizes your issue? Does it provide specific examples or have images or graphics you will use in your project?
Chicago Citation Sources
- Chicago Manual of Style OnlineProvides access to the 18th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. Contents are searchable and browseable. Includes tools and a quick citation guide.
- Quick Guide - Chicago StyleBasic overview of both the notes and bibliography and author/date style from Chicago Manual of Style Online.
- Chicago Style from the Purdue OWLDiscussion, examples, and sample papers for both Author-Date and Notes & Bibliography systems.
- Chicago Documentation StyleFrom the Writing Center @ University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Citing Your SourcesOnline guide from Furman Libraries with more details on citing resources, citation management tools, and academic honesty.