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Afghanistan in Regional and Global Systems, HIST 372
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching modern history of Afghanistan.
Africa, Asia, Middle East
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching the history of Africa, Asia, and Middle East
African American Film Directors
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Dec 7, 2012
Africana Studies
by Patricia Hardesty, Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching Africana Studies
American History Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Feb 6, 2013
Use this guide to find primary sources for the history of the United States and Canada.
American Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching American literature.
Anatomy
by Carolyn Schubert, Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Oct 4, 2012
Guide to anatomy resources
Ancient & Medieval History (to 1450)
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching ancient and medieval history.
Antebellum - Civil War Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1843-1865
Art, Design & Art History
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Mar 21, 2013
A starting place for research in art.
Athletic Training
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated May 21, 2013
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BIO 124 - Ecology and Evolution
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 31, 2013
Course guide for BIO 124.
BIO 500 - Effective Scientific Communication
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 11, 2013
Course guide for Bio 500.
Bioinformatics
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Aug 16, 2012
Resources for bioinformatics
Biology
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 31, 2013
General biology subject guide.
Biotechnology
by Kelly Giles, Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 31, 2013
Subject Guide for Biotechnology.
Britain, the Empire, and Ireland.
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching the history of Britain, the British Empire, and Ireland.
Business
by Jason Sokoloff - Last Updated May 13, 2013
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CHEM 287 & 288 - Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Feb 20, 2013
Course guide for CHEM 287 & 288
CHEM 481 & 482 - Literature and Seminar I/II
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 11, 2013
Course guide for Chemistry 481 and Chemistry 482, Literature and Seminar.
Chemistry & Biochemistry
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Mar 21, 2013
General chemistry and biochemistry subject guide.
Citing Sources
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Sep 7, 2012
This guide contains information on how to cite sources in a variety of styles.
Cold War Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1946-1989
Colonial - Revolutionary Era Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1690-1788
Colonial American Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching colonial American literature.
Communication Studies
by Kathy Clarke - Last Updated Jan 24, 2013
Computer Science
by Jody Fagan - Last Updated Oct 3, 2012
Counseling
by Michael Mungin - Last Updated Nov 7, 2012
A guide to counseling resources at JMU.
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Data Management
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated May 17, 2013
Data Management Guide for Faculty, Researchers, and Students. This guide has been adapted from the University of Washington, with permission.
Dietetics & Nutrition
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
Disability Studies
by Michael Mungin, Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Aug 23, 2012
Diversity
by Michael Mungin - Last Updated Aug 23, 2012
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Early England
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching England and the British Isles from antiquity to late 17th century.
Early Modern English Literature (1500-1700)
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
A guide to resources for researching early modern English literature.
Early Modern History (1450-1700)
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching the history of the early modern world.
Early Republic - Jacksonian Era Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1789-1842, Includes War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feeling
Economics
by Jason Sokoloff - Last Updated Oct 31, 2012
Education
by Jonathan Paulo - Last Updated Apr 26, 2013
This guide will help with all Education-related assignments and research.
Engineering
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Feb 27, 2013
English & American Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching English literature.
Evidence Based Practice
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 14, 2013
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Fiction & Fiction Writers
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching short and long fiction and their authors.
French Resources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
This guide gives an overview of resources at the JMU libraries that support the study of French language, literature, and culture.
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Gender & Sexuality
by Michael Mungin, Sara Williams - Last Updated Aug 23, 2012
Genealogy
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Dec 10, 2012
Genres
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching literary genres, including fiction, plays, and poetry.
Geography
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Apr 24, 2013
Geology & Environmental Science
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Apr 24, 2013
General geology and environmental science subject guide.
German Resources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
This guide gives an overview of resources at the JMU libraries that support the study of German language, literature, and culture.
GGEOL 115 - Earth Systems and Climate Change
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Jan 11, 2013
Course Guide for GGEOL 115, Earth Systems and Climate Change.
Government and Law
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Jan 23, 2013
Green Building and Design
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Aug 28, 2012
GSCI 101 - Lancaster
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Oct 22, 2012
Course guide for Dr. Lancaster's GSCI 101 section.
GWRTC 103
by Kathy Clarke, Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
A guide for writing students in general education
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Health Policy
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Sep 17, 2012
Health Sciences
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Apr 17, 2013
Health Services Administration
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Feb 25, 2013
History by Region
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 19, 2013
Resources for researching the history of regions or countries at any time.
History by Time Period
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Sep 6, 2012
Resources for researching history of specific time periods.
History Course Guides
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Jan 7, 2013
History Portal
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 14, 2013
Research portal for history.
Hospitality Management
by Jason Sokoloff - Last Updated May 15, 2013
HTH 230 - Community Health
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 23, 2013
HTH 352 - Environmental Health
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 27, 2013
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Intelligence Analysis
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Apr 24, 2013
ISAT
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Feb 1, 2013
ISAT 425 - Hydrology
by Kelly Giles - Last Updated Jan 25, 2013
Italian Resources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
This guide gives an overview of resources at the JMU libraries that support the study of Italian language, literature, and culture.
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Justice Studies
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Apr 5, 2013
Guide designed for Justice Studies students or for anyone doing research in criminology, human rights, or peace studies.
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Kinesiology
by Stefanie Warlick - Last Updated Apr 24, 2013
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Language & Linguistics
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching the English language and linguistics.
Latin American Studies
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 20, 2013
Leadership Studies
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Sep 16, 2012
Library Science
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Jan 10, 2013
A guide for librarians and anyone interested in library and information science.
Literature Review Guide
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Sep 10, 2012
Guidelines for researching and writing literature reviews
Little Magazines
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
A guide to little and literary magazines at the JMU Libraries.
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Madison Collaborative-Ethical Reasoning in Action
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
a guide to support teaching ethical reasoning in action in support of the QEP.
Materials Science
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Mar 21, 2013
General subject guide for Materials Science.
Mathematics & Statistics
by Cheri Duncan - Last Updated Aug 17, 2012
Media Arts & Design
by Jennifer Keach, Erika Peterson - Last Updated May 23, 2013
A guide to library research for SMAD affiliates.
Middle English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching Middle English literature.
Modern Middle East
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Feb 14, 2013
Resources for researching the history of the Middle East since 1500.
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Nonprofit Studies
by Jason Sokoloff, David Vess - Last Updated Feb 25, 2013
NSG 317 - History of Nursing
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated May 20, 2013
Nursing
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Apr 7, 2013
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Occupational Therapy
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Nov 8, 2012
Old English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching old English literature.
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Philosophy Portal
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 15, 2013
Research portal for philosophy.
PHYS 105 - Foundations of Physics
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 21, 2013
Course guide for Physics 105. Your Assignment: Creating a Reading List.
PHYS 215 - Energy and the Environment
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 30, 2013
Course Guide for Physics 215: Energy and the Environment.
PHYS 338 - Nuclear Physics
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Jan 21, 2013
Course Guide for Physics 338: Nuclear Physics.
PHYS 392 - Seminar
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Feb 1, 2013
Course Guide for Physics 392. Library resources to assist in preparing a Resource Letter.
Physician Assistant
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Apr 17, 2013
Physics & Astronomy
by Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Feb 6, 2013
General physics and astronomy subject guide.
Plays & Playwrights
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching plays and playwrights.
Poetry & Poets
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching poetry and poets.
Political Science
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Jan 15, 2013
PPH (Pre-Professional Health)
by Carolyn Schubert, Yasmeen Shorish - Last Updated Nov 26, 2012
A collection of resources for students on the PPH track.
Progressive Era - Great Depression Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1890-1940 Includes WWI
Psychology
by Michael Mungin - Last Updated Nov 7, 2012
A guide to conducting research in psychology at JMU
Public Administration
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
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Reconstruction - Gilded Age Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1866-1889
Religion Portal
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 15, 2013
Research portal for religion.
Revolutions in the 20th Century
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Apr 26, 2013
Resources for researching revolutions in 20th century world history.
RN-BSN-MSN Nursing Orientation
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 7, 2013
Russian History
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching the history of Russia and the Soviet Union
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SCOM 346 Free Speech in America
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
SMAD 231 Writing for New Media
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
SMAD 330 New Media Law
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
SMAD 370 Mass Communication Law
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Feb 7, 2013
SMAD 373 Media Analysis & Criticism
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
SMAD 470 New Media and Society
by Jennifer Keach - Last Updated Jan 28, 2013
Social Work
by David Vess - Last Updated Jan 30, 2013
This guide lists resources for conducting research about social work.
Sociology
by Sara Williams - Last Updated Nov 27, 2012
Spanish Resources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Mar 14, 2013
This guide gives an overview of resources at the JMU libraries that support the study of Spanish language, literature, and culture.
Sport & Recreation Management
by Jason Sokoloff - Last Updated Feb 25, 2013
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The World of The Hunger Games
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Jan 18, 2013
Explore the roots of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy in the Arts, Humanities, Social Science, and Sciences. Themes include utopias/dystopias and nature.
THEA 211 - Performance Analysis
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Dec 7, 2012
Theatre and Dance
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 4, 2013
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University Health Center
by Carolyn Schubert - Last Updated Mar 28, 2013
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War Crimes: GHIST 150
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated Feb 13, 2013
Critical Issues in Recent Global History
Women's Studies
by Reba Leiding - Last Updated Feb 27, 2013
World War II Primary Sources
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
1941-1945
Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication (WRTC)
by Jenne Klotz - Last Updated Nov 13, 2012
This is the top-level guide for the Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication department
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18th & 19th C. History
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching 18th and 19th century history, with emphasis on areas outside of North America and the UK.
18th Century Britain, the Empire, and Ireland
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching Britain, the Empire, and Ireland during the 18th century.
18th Century English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching 18th century English literature.
19th Century American Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching 19th century American literature.
19th Century Britain, the Empire, and Ireland.
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching Britain, the Empire, and Ireland during the 19th century.
19th Century English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
This guide will introduce you to the major tools for researching 19th century English literature, including both the Romantic Period and the Victorian Age.
20th C. History
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching 20th century history.
20th Century American Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching 20th century American literature.
20th Century Britain, the Empire, and Ireland.
by Patricia Hardesty - Last Updated May 3, 2013
Resources for researching Britain, the British Empire, and Ireland during the 20th century.
20th Century English Literature
by Elizabeth Haworth - Last Updated Mar 11, 2013
Resources for researching 20th century English literature.

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