I. AUC Library Web Site
http://library.aucegypt.edu/
- Use resources from anywhere with your AUC ID
II. Background Information on the American Dream
Oxford Reference Online
Search over 100 Oxford University Press dictionaries and reference titles. For example:
American Dream: n. the traditional social ideals of the U.S., such as equality, democracy, and material prosperity.
The Library of Congress Memory Project
American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning.
From Wikipedia
"The American Dream is the belief that in the United States of America, hard work can lead to a better life, usually through the earnings of money. These were values held by many early European settlers. People think the American dream is to have two children and live in a suburban house with financial security and have 2 car garage. Currently this iconic middle class lifestyle is lived by a sizable minority.[1] [2] The American Dream has been criticized for its emphasis on material possessions as a way of finding happiness."
CQ Researcher features in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education, and science and technology. 44 reports are produced each year including four expanded reports.
III. Guides:
Subject Guide for American Studies
Electronic Resources for American Studies
IV. Additional Databases
Global Newsbank
(1996-Current). Articles cover politics, economics, culture, business, science, technology, and the environment from Africa, Asia, Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Pacific Rim, Central and South America, and the Middle East. All articles are in English.
Google Scholar
Look for "Find it @AUC."
V. Finding Books with Library Catalogs
- AUC Library Catalog, http://library.aucegypt.edu
- Try to find books about your research topic
- Use AND, OR, NOT, and Truncation
VI. HELP
I found an article but it's not full-text. I do not see it in AUC's Library Catalog. Can I get it online?
LinkSource
This tool helps you get to full text articles from non full text databases. Look for Check LinkSource for Full Text as you search.
E-Journal Finder
This tool helps you find out which databases contain which journals. (Example: A search for Social Theory and Practice reveals that it is available in Academic Search Premier from 1990-present). IX. Citing Sources
VII. Citing Sources
Using NoodleBib Starter for MLA Style, http://www.noodletools.com/login.php
