ENG 120 & ENG 200 (Campus) Research Guide
LC Call Numbers
Books are arranged on the shelves in the library by subject. We use the Library of Congress Classification System to assign call numbers to our materials so that materials on similar topics are next to each other on the shelves and patrons and staff can easily find what they need.
You need to know a book's call number in order to get it off the shelf in the library.
Not sure where to go? Ask the library worker at the Shapiro Library desk, email ask@snhu.libanswers.com or click on the 24/7 Library Chat button on the Shapiro Library home page.
If you'd like to browse our shelves, use these call number ranges to find books on the subject of Writing Composition:
PE1001- PE1693 Modern English
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Parts of a Book
The parts of a book itself can provide information useful for research.
- Table of Contents: An outline or breakdown of the different chapters of a book. This allows you to choose the most appropriate parts of the book to read for your research needs.
- Bibliography: The list of works used in the research of the book. Look up the sources the book's author used for more information.
- Index: The list of key words, typically in the back of the book, often includes people and place names used in the book and the page numbers for where those words appear. Use this to find whether a specific person or term is referenced within the book.
Other possible sections include:
- Appendix: The part or parts of a book that provide additional information to the main text; usually found near the back of the book. These are often charts, data, or tables of information discussed in the text of the book.
- Glossary: The section that defines key terms used in the book; usually found near the back of the book.
eBook Databases
The databases listed on this drop-down include eBooks (some also include other types of sources like articles).
Find More with a Google Search
It's true that you can find some high-quality, trustworthy websites to use in your research. If you're going to use websites, make sure to evaluate your sources thoroughly. Check out our Google Like a Librarian guide for search tips or Ask a Librarian (ask@snhu.libanswers.com) if you need more help.