Research Wizard

(css: "font-size: 110%") [You have approached the ''Research Wizard!'' Answer a few simple questions and they will take you to a database relevant to your research needs.] (css: "font-size: 90%") [//Note: The Wizard works best as a launching point for your research journey. We encourage you to reach out to a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help.//] (css: "font-size: 150%")[''What type of source are you looking for?''] * (link: "Scholarly sources like books and peer reviewed journal articles") [(goto: "Scholarly sources /peer reviewed journal articles")] * [[Popular sources like newspaper and magazine articles, and biographical information]] * [[Statistics]] * [[Primary sources (for history courses)]] * [[Not sure!]] * [[I'm looking for multiple source types]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Do you prefer digital books you access online, or print books you check out from the library?''] * [[Digital books]] * [[Print books]] * [[No preference]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(go-to: "Beginner Primary")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of search terms/keywords for searching") [(go-to: "Intermediate Primary")]

//[''The wizard furrows their brow.'']// If you're not sure what type of sources, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") </div> [ //''SEARCH TIPS:'' * [[Books and eBooks]] are a great place to start if your topic is broad, you need background information, or you are doing historical research. Books and eBooks both count as books! * (link: "Peer-reviewed Journal Articles") [(goto: "Class Discipline")] are typically more narrow in focus than books and are considered scholarly sources for college-level research. * Sometimes professors require or allow you to use (link: "popular sources") [(goto: "Popular sources like newspaper and magazine articles, and biographical information")] in your research. Check out your assignment requirements to find out!//]<div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>]

[//Gazing into their Orb, the wizard attempts to look for the answer. Alas, too many images crowd the surface. They frown.//] <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [If you're looking for ''multiple source types'', we recommend either searching for [[one source type at a time->What type of source are you looking for?]] (they're often easier to find that way!), or going to [[Class Discipline]] to search by subject.]] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What subject is your class?''] * [[Agriculture, Nutrition, or Culinary Arts (including Gardening)]] * [[Arts, Communication, or Humanities (Fine Arts, Music, Communication, and English)]] * [[Business (including Economics and Entrepreneurship)]] * [[Education (including Child Development)]] * [[Health Sciences (Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Health)]] * [[Industrial Technology and Transportation / STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)]] * [[Public Safety]] * [[Social and Behavioral Sciences (Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice)]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What type of popular source are you looking for?''] * [[Information on a topic]] * [[Information on a person]] * [[Audiovisual sources]]

(css: "font-size: 150%")[''What type of scholarly source are you looking for?''] * [[Books and eBooks]] (click-append: "Books and eBooks", (action:'mouseover'))[ //(A great place to start if your topic is broad, you need background information, or you are doing historical research. Books and eBooks both count as books!)//] * (link: "Peer-reviewed Journal Articles") [(goto: "Class Discipline")] (click-append: "Peer-reviewed Journal Articles", (action: 'mouseover')) [ //(Your professor may have also used the term 'scholarly journals,' which means the same thing!)//]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Statista''] Looks like (link: "Statista") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://statista.com")] might be your best bet! With Statista, you can search for reports and statistics on a wide variety of topics. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom")</div>[//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Filter your search results by location for best results. * You can also filter results by top tags and industry, which will help you find statistics most relevant to your search needs.//]] ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Opposing Viewpoints in Context''] You will find plenty in the database (link: "Opposing Viewpoints in Context") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=OVIC")]! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") </div> [ //''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Try searching for a topic in the search bar and selecting a ''bolded option'' in the dropdown box. This will take you to a landing page for that topic complete with source tabs to switch between depending on your research needs. * Unsure of your topic? Try their ''Browse Issues'' feature! * Pay special attention to the ''Featured Viewpoints, Newspapers, and Magazines'' tabs.//]] ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Gale Biography in Context''] You can find specific information on a person in (link: "Gale Biography in Context") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=BIC1")]. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//SEARCH TIPS: * Look up individual people in the search bar and you will find pages dedicated to that person. * Once on their page, pay particular attention to the "Biographies" and "Featured Viewpoints" tabs.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''OneSearch''] Using our (link: "OneSearch database") [(open-url: "https://caccl-bakers.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01CACCL_BAKERS:BAKERS&mode=advanced")], limit your search to "BC Library Books & eBooks" and change "Material Type" (to the right of the search fields) to "Books." Once you search, you can limit on the left hand side to "Held by Library in Print" under the Availability heading. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Use other search limiters on the left hand side of the page like ''Publication Date'', ''Language'', and ''Location'' to further narrow your search results.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''OneSearch''] Using our (link: "OneSearch database") [(open-url: "https://caccl-bakers.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01CACCL_BAKERS:BAKERS&mode=advanced")], limit your search to "BC Library Books & eBooks" and change "Material Type" (to the right of the search fields) to "Books." Once you search, you can limit on the left hand side to "Available Online" under the Availability heading. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP'': Use other search limiters on the left hand side of the page like ''Publication Date'', ''Language'', and ''Location'' to further narrow your search results.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''OneSearch''] Using our (link: "OneSearch database") [(open-url: "https://caccl-bakers.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01CACCL_BAKERS:BAKERS&mode=advanced")], limit your search to "BC Library Books & eBooks" and change "Material Type" (to the right of the search fields) to "Books." <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Use other search limiters on the left hand side of the page like ''Publication Date'', ''Language'', and ''Location'' to further narrow your search results.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Agriculture]] * [[Culinary]] * [[Gardening]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Fine Arts (including Theatre, Music, Art History, and Filmmaking)]] * [[Communication and Humanities (including English)]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Business]] * [[Economics]] * [[Entrepreneurship]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Education]] * [[Child Development]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Nursing/Public Health/Veterinary]] * [[Biology]] * [[Kinesiology]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Is your course related to Environmental Studies?''] * (link: "Yes") [(go-to: "Yes, my course is related to Environmental Studies")] * (link: "No") [(go-to: "Not related to Environmental Studies")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Criminal Justice OneFile''] Whether you're taking a law, law enforcement, forensic science, or criminology course, (link: "Criminal Justice OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPCJ")] has great resources for you! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which course discipline best fits your subject?''] * [[Anthropology/Sociology/Social Justice]] * [[History]] * [[Political Science]] * [[Psychology]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(go-to: "Beginner NOT Environmental Studies")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of search terms/keywords for searching)") [(go-to: "Intermediate NOT Environmental Studies")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(go-to: "Beginner Environmental Studies")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of search terms/keywords for searching") [(go-to: "Intermediate Environmental Studies")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Environmental Studies in Context''] (link: "Environmental Studies in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=GRNR")] is a great place to start for beginning scholarly research. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' You can browse or search by ''topics'' and be taken to a landing page with various source types to toggle through!//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''GreenFILE''] (link: "GreenFILE") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=8gh")] covers all aspects of human impact on the environment. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Science in Context''] (link: "Science in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=SCIC"] is a great place to start for beginning scholarly research. You can browse or search by topics and be taken to a landing page with various source types to toggle through! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Applied Science and Technology Source''] (link: "Applied Science and Technology Source") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aci")] contains many journal and magazine articles in the applied sciences and computing disciplines. <div id="ponder-the-orb">[Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer-reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Agriculture: OneFile''] Try (link: "Agriculture: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=ppag")]! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Culinary OneFile''] Whether you need sources on a holiday feast celebration or specific recipes, try (link: "Culinary Arts: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPCA")]! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Gardening and Horticulture: OneFile''] (link: "Gardening and Horticulture: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPGL")] has millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies and should be a good fit for your research needs. ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''LegalTrac OneFile''] (link: "LegalTrac OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=LT")] is your best bet! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Business Insights: Global''] (link: "Business Insights: Global") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=BIG")] contains company profiles, SWOT analyses, and a variety of business publications. This database is a great fit for most business research needs. ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Does your assignment require sources on business law?''] * (link: "Yes") [(goto: "Yes business law")] * (link: "No") [(goto: "No business law")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Economics and Theory: OneFile''] (link: "Economics and Theory: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPBE")] is your best bet! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Entrepreneurship: OneFile''] (link: "Entrepreneurship: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPSB")] is your best bet! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Education Resource Information Center''] The (link: "Education Resource Information Center") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=eric")] (or ERIC for short) is your best bet! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles. * Some articles in ERIC require you to click on a link to see the full article (instead of the PDF Full Text option you see in other EBSCO databases).//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection''] The (link: "Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=pbh")] is your best bet! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(go-to: "Beginner Nursing")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of search terms/keywords for searching") [(go-to: "Intermediate Nursing")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Science in Context''] (link: "Science in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=SCIC")] is a great place to start for beginning scholarly research. You can brose or search by topics and be taken to a landing page with various source types to toggle through! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine: OneFile''] (link: "Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPSM")] is your best bet! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Health Source: Nursing Academic Edition''] (link: "Health Source: Nursing Academic Edition") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=hch")] provides access to a wide range of sources on many medical disciplines. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''MEDLINE''] Give (link: "MEDLINE") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=cmedm")] a try! <div id="ponder-the-orb">[Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' * Pay attention to the ''search limiters'' (including limiting your results to ''peer-reviewed''), as they may come in handy because MEDLINE has a lot more than your average EBSCO database. * Learn a bit about how to search using (link: "medical subject headings (MeSH)") [(open-url: "https://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html")].//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Are you researching art history?''] (link: "Yes") [(goto: "Yes art history")] (link: "No") [(goto: "No art history")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Does your assignment focus on literature and require you to find sources on an author, literature, or literary criticism?''] * (link: "Yes") [(goto: "Yes literature")] * (link: "No") [(goto: "No literature")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''JSTOR''] Try searching on (link: "JSTOR") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.jstor.org")]!<div id="ponder-the-orb">[Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") </div> [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Once on the search results page, limit your search by subject on the left hand side to "''Art & Art History''."//]] ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Fine Arts: OneFile''] Your best bet is (link: "Fine Arts: OneFile") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=PPFA")]! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Gale Literature''] (link: "Gale Literature") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/GLS?u=bcgvdbl_main")] is a great start! You'll find commentary on well known works of literature and sources on authors, too. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Find sources about a particular novel, play, poem, or short story by typing the name of that piece into the search bar in the Works Search tab.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Are you doing research for a speech?''] * (link: "Yes") [(goto: "Yes speech")] * (link: "No") [(goto: "Databases Comm/Humanities")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Opposing Viewpoints in Context''] You will find plenty in the database (link: "Opposing Viewpoints in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=OVIC")]! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Try searching for a ''topic'' in the search bar and selecting an option in bold in the dropdown box. This will take you to a landing page for that topic complete with source tabs to switch between depending on your research needs. * Unsure of your topic? Try their ''Browse Issues'' feature!//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''EBSCOhost''] (link: "EBSCOhost") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=ehost")] is a great fit for your research needs. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Choose which databases to search based on your topic (select ''Academic Search Complete'' and ''MasterFILE Complete'', then pick ''at least one more relevant database'' to your course umbrella topic). * Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(goto: "Beginner Anthro")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of using search terms/keywords for searching)") [(goto: "Intermediate Anthro")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What type of history source are you looking for?''] * (link: "Primary Sources") [(goto: "Primary sources (for history courses)")] (click-append:"Primary Sources", (action: 'mouseover')) [ //These are firsthand accounts or items that bear witness to an event, such as letters, diaries, art objects, and interviews.//] * [[Secondary Sources]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Is your topic related to military or government operations?''] * (link: "Yes") [(goto: "Yes military gov")] * (link: "No") [(goto: "No military gov")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Military & Government Collection''] (link: "Military & Government Collection") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=mth")] has periodical and academic journal articles pertaining to all branches of the military and government. ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Academic Search Complete''] (link: "Academic Search Complete") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h")] is a good starting point for your research! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Opposing Viewpoints in Context''] You will find plenty in the database (link: "Opposing Viewpoints in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=OVIC")]! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Try searching for a topic in the search bar and selecting ''bolded option'' in the dropdown box. This will take you to a landing page for that topic complete with source tabs to switch between depending on your research needs. * Unsure of your topic? Try their ''Browse Issues'' feature! * Pay special attention to the ''Featured Viewpoints'', ''Newspapers'', and ''Magazines'' tabs.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Academic Search Complete''] (link: "Academic Search Complete") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=a9h")] is a good starting point for your research! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "peer reviewed" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What region of the world are you researching?''] * (link: "United States") [(goto: "US Secondary")] * (link: "World") [(goto: "World Secondary")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''The Wizard's power is not enough... Seek further aid from the mighty Librarian Sorcerers''] Primary sources can be difficult to find if you don't have experience searching for them. Ask a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. In the meantime, check out our (link: "primary sources libguide") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libguides.com/PrimarySources")] which might have some resources on your specific topic! ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What region of the world are you researching?''] * [[United States]] * [[World History (including Latin America)]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What aspect of United States history best describes your topic?''] * [[Slavery]] * [[Military or government operations]] * [[Something else]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''World History in Context''] (link: "World History in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=WHIC")] may have what you need! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS'': * Try searching your topic either in the "''Browse Topics''" area or as a search in the search box (select the bolded option in the dropdown box). Look for the ''Primary Sources'' tab once you're on the main page for the source. * Primary sources can be difficult to find if you don't have experience searching for them. Ask a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Slavery & Anti-Slavery''] (link: "Slavery & Anti-Slavery") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=SAS")] is an excellent resource for primary sources! It contains newspapers, books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and more. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//Primary sources can be difficult to find if you don't have experience searching for them. Ask a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Military & Government Collection''] Try (link: "Military & Government Collection") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=mth")]! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Limit publication type on the search page to "''primary source document''." * Primary sources can be difficult to find if you don't have experience searching for them. Ask a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help.//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''U.S. History in Context''] (link: "U.S. History in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=UHIC")] may have what you need! <div id:"ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Try searching your topic either in the "''Browse Topics''" area or as a search in the search box (select the bolded option in the dropdown box). Look for the ''Primary Sources'' tab once you're on the main page for the source. * Primary sources can be difficult to find if you don't have experience searching for them. Ask a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(goto: "Beginner Secondary US")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of using search terms/keywords for searching)") [(goto: "Intermediate Secondary US")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''World History in Context''] (link: "World History in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=WHIC")] may have what you need! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS:'' * Try searching for a topic in the search bar and selecting an option in bold in the dropdown box. This will take you to a landing page for that topic complete with source tabs to switch between depending on your research needs. * Unsure of your topic? Try their ''Browse Issues'' feature!//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''America: History and Life''] (link: "America: History and Life") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=31h")] is a great database for your research! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIP:'' Limit to "''peer reviewed''" by checking that box when you search, if you're looking for peer-reviewed articles.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''U.S. History in Context''] (link: "U.S. History in Context") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=UHIC")] may have what you need! <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased wisdom") [//''SEARCH TIPS: '' * Try searching your topic either in the "''Browse Topics''" area or as a search in the search box (select the bolded option in the dropdown box). * Pay special attention to the ''Academic Journals'' tab.//]] </div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(link-reveal: "'I need research help!'") [ //You call out into the vast recesses of the library, your voice echoing along the stacks of books. For an agonizing moment, no one answers. Then, a voice croaks out, // (link-reveal: "'Who dares approach?'") [ //A wizened figure emerges from the shadows, extending a cloaked arm towards you and beckoning with their hand. // (link: "Hesitating only a little, you feel drawn to the figure and move forward.") [(go-to: "What type of source are you looking for?")]]] (css: "font-size: 75%") [//How to play: Click on the red words to continue!//] (link: "Played before? Skip the intro") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''The Wizard conjures a bag of popcorn and starts eating handfuls. You wish they would share with you.''] * For ''documentaries and news programs'', you'll find a lot of great resources with (link:"Academic Video Online.") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.alexanderstreet.com")] * For ''feature films'' like //Black Panther// and //Get Out//, check out (link:"Swank Digital Campus.") [(open-url: "https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/bakersfield401180")] ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''Which type of source are you trying to find?''] * [[Child Development Scholarly Sources]] * [[Children's Literature]]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''The Wizard conjures a (link: "Bakersfield College campus map") [(open-url:"https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/about/campus-map.html")] and hands it to you. "To the library!" They bellow.''] Head to the Grace Van Dyke Bird Library on BC's Panorama campus. On the second floor at the top of the stairs, you will encounter the Librarians. They will help you find what you seek. <div id="ponder-the-orb"> [Ponder the Orb for increased directional wisdom (click-replace: "Ponder the Orb for increased directional wisdom") [//''The Library is located:'' on the Northwest side of campus. off the Haley Street entrance. right to the south of the Welcome Loop.//]]</div> ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''What is your comfort level with navigating research databases?''] * (link: "Beginner (have not used research databases before)") [(goto: "Beginner Comm Humanities")] * (link: "Intermediate (have used at least one research database, preliminary knowledge of using search terms/keywords for searching)") [(goto: "Intermediate Comm Humanities")]

(css: "font-size: 150%") [''The Wizard nods sagely. 'Imagine the audience in silly underwear,' they say.''] * For //informative speeches//: (click-replace: "For informative speeches:", (action:'mouseover')) [ Try (link: "Gale eBooks!") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=GVRL")] This database has introductory information for a wide range of topics.] * For //persuasive speeches//: (click-replace:"For persuasive speeches:", (action:'mouseover')) [ Try (link: "Opposing Viewpoints in Context") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=OVIC")] or (link: "College in Context") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://infotrac.gale.com/itweb/bcgvdbl_main?db=CSIC")]! Both of these databases have a ''Browse Topics'' page you can find on the right hand side of the page under the lightbulb icon. Find the topic/issue that best fits your speech topic and explore!] * For both: (click-replace:"For both:", (action:'mouseover')) [Check (link: "Statista") [(open-url:"https://login.bakersfieldcollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://statista.com")] out. In this database, you can find statistics related to your topic.] ''Thanks for asking the Research Wizard!'' If you need more assistance, we recommend asking your professor and/or chatting with a librarian either in person or (link: "virtually") [(open-url: "https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/services-and-resources/library/index.html#chat")] for more help. Best of luck in your research quest! ''How'd we do?'' (link: "Tell the Wizard how they're doing with this brief, anonymous survey!") [(open-url: "https://bakersfieldcollege.libwizard.com/f/researchwizard")] <div id="approach-again"> (link: "//Approach the Wizard again//") [(goto: "What type of source are you looking for?")] </div>