Research Guides
Resources
Books
Computer science and computing: a guide to the literatureMichael Knee
Reference QA76 .K56 2006
Encyclopedia of computer science and technology
Harry Henderson
Reference QA76.15 .H43 2003
Safari Books Online
This is a rotating collection of e-books pertaining to IT, business, and mass comm. View the newest books and recommend one for the collection.
Journals
Towson students, faculty, and staff have access to over 500 journals pertaining to Computer Science.Open Access Journals in Computer Science
Internet Sources
Tutoring/Help Resources
Tools
Research Guides
Resources
Books
Encyclopedia of MathematicsJames Stuart Tanton
Reference QA5 .T34 2005
Mathematics on the Web: Mathematical Books
The University of Michigan Historical Mathematics Collection
Journals
Towson has access to over 500 journals in the field of MathematicsOpen Acces Journals in Mathematics
Internet Sources
American Mathematical SocietyMathSciNet
The Mathematical Association of America
- MathDL - The MAA Mathematical Sciences Digital Library
Wolfram MathWorld
The Math Forum @ Drexel
Tutoring/Help Resources
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Research Guides
Resources
Books
Access electronic books both on- and off-campus:Praeger Security International
Google Book Search has an expanding collection of full-text books
Be sure to try WorldCat as well for books at Towson and libraries worldwide.
Journals
Homeland Security AffairsHSI Journal of Homeland Security
Internet Sources
Department of Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on Homeland Security
Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
Whitehouse.gov - National Security
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team
International Relations & Security Network
Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
NETC Learning Resource Center
Tools
Finding Resources
Books
Towson students, faculty, and staff have access to a large number of resources, both print and electronic, available on-campus, through the University System of Maryland, and beyond.Journals
Towson subscribes to numerous journals spanning a wide array of academic fields. Use the library's catalog to see if we subscribe to a particular journal, or use the library's databases to find articles on a specific topic.Reference
Reference materials are a great place to start doing research. View a list of online reference materials compiled by Cook Library here.Evaluating Materials
Evaluating information is a key skill for success in the 21st century. Take a look at the following resources for ideas on how to analyze and evaluate information.| Tips for Evaluating Sources by Diana Hacker |
| Evaluating Information by IUB Libraries |
| Evaluating Scholarly Content Online by University of California, Berkeley |
| Evaluating Web Pages by University of California, Berkeley |
| Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide! by UCLA College Library |
Citing Sources
| Style Guides for Citing Sources by Cook Library |
| Research and Documentation Online by Diana Hacker |
| Research and Documenting Sources by Purdue University Online Writing Lab |
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