There are two main library tools that can be used in locating appropriate resources for this assignment:
For Library Catalog and Library Database use instructions, click on Library Catalog Search and Library Database Access and Use.
An electronic, library database allows you to search for magazine, journal, newspaper, and story/book articles about a variety of topics ranging from current/popular topics to scholarly research topics. Good databases to start with for this type of an assignment are reference databases. Reference materials help you define a term and provide background information on many subjects.
In order to access the library databases, you must be signed in. See the Logging into HCC Libraries page for more log-in instructions.
Please see the MLA Citation Guide page for citation writing assistance.