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.
This step is important so that you will:
Use the words below to search for useful information in books including eBooks and articles at the MJC Library.
All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
If you're working from off campus, you'll need to log in just like you do for your MJC email or Canvas courses.
Homelessness is a complex issue caused by a variety of factors including economic factors, family relationships, mental illness, lack of affordable housing, drug abuse, and alcoholism. 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 homelessness.
Use Google Scholar to search for academic information on the Web.
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.
All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
If you're working from off campus, you'll need to sign in. Once you click on the name of a database, simply enter your student ID (without the W) and your six-digit birth date.
Your teacher should have told you what style you should use.
Click on a citation style below to learn how to cite your sources and format your paper using that style.
Homelessness Is a Housing Problem
Homelessness in America: a Reference Handbook
No Longer Homeless
Invisible Victims
Homelessness Comes to School