Computer Science: Getting started
Search sources covering Computer Information Systems topics
Subject Databases
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ProQuest ComputingFull-text coverage of computer topics; indexes 450+ periodical titles.
Helpful General Databases
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JSTORComplete full text archives of many core scholarly journals in the humanities, sciences and social sciences.
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Project MuseFull text of peer reviewed scholarly journals in the arts & humanities, social sciences and mathematics.
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ProQuest CentralCovers of a broad range of subject areas including: art, business, education, health, law, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and culture.
Citation Generators
Use any of these links to create citations in a particular format. Be sure to choose the proper style (MLA, APA, etc) and material type (electronic journal, website, book, etc). CAUTION: YOU are responsible for ensuring that your citations are formatted correctly. These tools will help you, but are not perfect!
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KnightCiteAn online citation generator service provided by the Hekman Library of Calvin College. Register for free to store citations for different projects and create bibliographies.
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RefWorksManage, store and share citations and create bibliographies. If asked for an access code, contact Shellie Jeffries at jeffrmic@aquinas.edu.
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Zoteroa free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. It lives in your Firefox browser itself and allows for collaboration.
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MendeleyA free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
Department Info
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Computer Information Systems at AQLink to AQ's CIS department web site
Library Links
Professional Organizations and Associations
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International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology"The mission of IACSIT is to foster and conduct collaborative interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies within its areas of expertise."
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Association for Computing Machinery"the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources."
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Associations for Information SystemsAIS " serves society through the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of excellence in the practice and study of information systems."