Reviews and Blog Posts: research

ATTENTION, STUDENTS OF ALL AGES

Submitted by Lisa on January 7, 2013 - 10:57am

Happy 2013! A new year means new school assignments, and we'd like to help you have the best learning experience possible by offering you a one-on-one appointment with your very own librarian.

Our goal is to supply you with reliable and scholarly sources of information that are customized to your particular topic. We'll even share all of our secrets and tips so you can do it on your own next time. All learning levels are welcome, from grade school to college.

Resources that we offer include:

Be smart about antivirus protection!

Submitted by nate on June 18, 2012 - 9:48am

Sick computer being inspected by doctors in haz-mat suits

So the antivirus trial or subscription you had has expired, and now our computer is giving you messages like “YOUR VIRUS PROTECTION HAS EXPIRED! RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW OR EVERYTHING WILL CATCH FIRE! AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!” Once that happens, you have a choice: pay to renew what came with your computer or find a replacement.

But don’t just install the first thing that shows up in Google. A little research can help you make a decision that ensures your computer is protected – and it might protect your wallet, too. There are two main sites I turn to for information on antivirus products: AV-Test and AV-Comparatives. Both are independent organizations, not connected to any vendors of antivirus software, who run comprehensive detection, cleaning, and usability tests.

CQ Researcher

Submitted by Beckyr on April 15, 2011 - 1:46pm

What do you think about closing Guantanamo? Not sure about this complicated issue? Or how about organ donation? Should organ donors be paid? CQ Researcher is a really useful resource to turn to for thoughtful discussion of issues of current interest like these.

Students can use CQ Researcher's A-Z Index of Pro/Con Topics when they are preparing to debate a topic. The Reports are full of facts and statistics that can help in writing papers. CQ Researcher is updated weekly with new content. On the front page you can see what reports are coming up and what has been updated. Here are some recent and upcoming reports: Public Employee Unions, Wind Power, National Debt, Treating Alzheimer's. We often recommend this site.