Background Information - ENGL 112: English Composition - Christ-Campbell

Online Encyclopedias - Alternatives to Wikipedia

A good starting place, encyclopedias can provide general background information and may suggest directions for research.

Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia

Oxford Reference Online

Full-text subject reference works in a single cross-searchable resource. Note: accommodates only 1 user at any given time.

Social Issues - Encyclopedias

Pew Research Center

The Pew Research Center provides information and reports on "on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world." A great source of current statistics and analysis.

Statistics - U. S. and International

USA.gov - Data and Statistics
Gateway to U. S. government statistics covering business & economics, the environment, family, home & community, health & nutrition, jobs & education, public safety, science & technology, travel & recreation. Also includes data in map form.
CIA World Factbook
Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. From the U. S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Tips for Interviewing

Interviewing
This guide from the Purdue Writing Lab discusses types of interviews, how to set up an interview, and interview do's and don'ts.
Creating Good Interview Questions
This guide considers what to include and what to avoid in creating focused interview questions. From the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

Finding Local Information

For a local or regional perspective on your topic:

Local/Regional Newspapers

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel (ask the Reference desk for full text)
Daily Sentinel Index 1900-2005

Historical Information

Tomlinson Library Special Collections
Loyd Files Research Library, Museum of Western Colorado

Statistics

Grand Junction, CO Economy at a Glance - U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Grand Junction Quick Facts - U. S. Census Bureau