Background Reading:
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:
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All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
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.
Unsustainable: The History and Politics of Green Energy by 
Renewable Energy by All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
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Find videos and documentaries about renewable energy in Films on Demand. These film resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff. If you're working from off campus, you'll need to sign in, using your student ID (without the W) and your six-digit birth date.
Type renewable energy in the search box to access videos on this topic.
Use Google Scholar to find scholarly literature on the Web:
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Your instructor should tell you which citation style they want you to use. Click on the appropriate link below to learn how to format your paper and cite your sources according to a particular style.