There is no doubt that the library is the most useful resource here on campus. It has everything we need from books, online journals, videos and databases. There is no reason to not complete a research assignment because we have all the resources we need a few feet away from us. There is no reason to not use the library because it is there to help us. So say goodbye to google because we won't be using that anymore.
I've already had to submit many papers and I found all the information I needed at the library. Marc Mason said the following: "By starting your search in one of the library’s research databases, you’ll have access to millions of full-text articles at absolutely no cost to you." Free information? The libraries at ASU offer us all this information but a lot of us don't use it. There are students that have told me that they never go to the library! If people are scared to go because they don't know what to do there's an online service called ask the librarian. They will help with any problem any of us might have. If it's more convenient for someone though, they can meet with them in person as well.
The difference between google and the databases at the library is that the information from the databases is more reliable. It's also easier to narrow down our research on the databases, unlike google where you can get hundreds of thousands of hits. Marc Mason also said, "However, as you begin your college career, and begin doing college-level research, your instructors are likely going to begin giving you assignments where you are not allowed to use Google or other free Internet resources." This is scary for many of us but true. All in all though, this is for our own good and we learn that google isn't the only search engine out there.
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I use Google only for an everyday purpose, such as finding out what happened in the news that day or what the new celebrity gossip is. Using the resources in the library are for scholarly works and their online database makes it easy to research many topics.
You bring up an excellent point; the ASU libraries are absolutely free. Their sole purpose is to help the students find factual information that is applicable to their work.
Great point! ASU libraries are a very helpful resource that we can always use for a lot of work, like Josh said "it is absolutely free" which it makes it even better. I believe the Google should not be used for research papers because Google is not always telling the truth and it is not a helpful resource. If you ever need help to find information about something you should always go to the ASU library!
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