Water policy and the drought are complicated issues. You may want to start with this series of videos on water issues in California produced by the Public Policy Institute of California. Access the whole play list on YouTube.
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It's important to begin your research learning something about your subject; in fact, you won't be able to create a focused, manageable thesis unless you already know something about your topic.
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The drought and water use are complex issues that involve the law, the economy, politics, and every citizen. You could concentrate on one issue and do in-depth research on that, or use several of the questions below to focus more generally on the topic of the drought.
Much of the latest information on the California drought is on the web. Use these credible websites to find recent documents and reports.
Use books to read broad overviews and detailed discussions of your topic. You can also use books to find primary sources, which are often published together in collections.
You'll use the library catalog to search for books, ebooks, articles, and more.
If you need materials (books, articles, recordings, videos, etc.) that you cannot find in the library catalog, use our interlibrary loan service.
Drought : An Interdisciplinary Perspective by 
Drought, Water Law, and the Origins of California's Central Valley Project by All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
Search using the Key Search Words in this guide, or use words more specific to your topic.
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