MSUM Library Research Help for
Fergus Falls Gateway Program
College Success Class
Library Web Site -- http://web.mnstate.edu/library
Finding Books
Online Catalog – WebPALS
http://www.pals.msus.eduSample KEYWORD searches in WebPALS:
Test anxiety
Myers-briggs
Personality types
Psychology typology
Study skills
Note-taking
Cognitive styles
Stress management
Substance abuse
Finding Journal, Magazine, or Newspaper Articles on Your Issue
Wilson
Web OmniFile Full Text Mega -Wilson OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition is a
multi-disciplinary database providing the complete content -indexing, abstracts,
and full text - from six of Wilson's full-text databases: Standard
CatalogsEducation Full Text, General Science Full Text, Humanities Full Text,
Readers' Guide Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text, and Wilson Business Full
Text.
Off-Campus
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ProQuest
Newsstand Complete 
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An accessible and thorough Web-based, full-text database of over 350 newspapers
that enables users to search the latest news from around the world. Access a
wide range of articles, not only top new stories, but arts, sports, and
entertainment stories as well. ProQuest Newsstand Complete title list
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Selected Reference Books
General
Encyclopedia Britannica
REF. AE5 .E363 1998|
CQ Researcher. REF. H35 .C67 (most current issues behind Periodicals Desk.)The CQ Researcher is a government-sponsored source that gives access to easy-to-understand Congressional Quarterly research reports on many topics of interest. Focus is on current newsworthy topics. Includes statistical charts, current information, graphical aids, and more. |
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Medical (Diseases; Conditions; Addictions; Wellness; etc.)
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. REF. RC41 .G35 1999
Merck Manual of Medical Information. REF. RC81 .M55 1997
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book. REF. RC81 .M473 1996
The Nutrition Bible: A Comprehensive, No-Nonsense Guide to Foods, Nutrients, Additives, Preservatives, Pollutants, and Everything Else We Eat and Drink. REF. RA784 .A533 1995
Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol, & addictive behavior. REF REF. HV5804 .E53 2001
Encyclopedia of Stress. REF. BF575.S75 E52 2000
Statistical Reference Sources
Statistical Record of Health and Medicine. REF. RC81 .M473 1996
Statistical Abstract of the United States. REF. HA202 .A4 [Current issue. Older issues are in Storage. Ask Ref. Librarian]
Statistical Abstract of the World. REF. HA154 .S83
Statistical Record of Children. REF. HQ792.U6 S73 1994
Information Please Almanac. REF. AY64 .I55
Recommended Reading on Topics Relating to "College Success":
I'm not crazy, I'm just not you: The real meaning of the 16 personality types -- Roger R. Pearman, Sarah C. Albritton. Location: BF698.3 .P43 1997 (3rd Floor)
Taking note : improving your observational notetaking. -- Brenda Miller Power. Location: LB3051 .P617 1996
Learning styles. Judith C. Reiff. Location: LB1060 .R425 1991
The relaxation & stress reduction workbook. Location: RA785 .D374 2000
Excessive appetites: A psychological view of addictions. Jim Orford. Location: RC564 .O76 2001
This handout is also available on the web at: http://web.mnstate.edu/library/instruct/gateway.htm
Created 11/12/02: Brittney Goodman
Updated: 06/08/05: Evon J. Dewald-218-477-2358
