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ENG 112: College Composition II (Cook-Loudoun)

This guide has been created to help you find books, articles, videos, and other types of resources related to this program of study. Direct comments to Julie Combs, jcombs@nvcc.edu.

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Search for books on your topic in the library catalog.

  • Search for synonyms and related terms, key people/organizations or key events/issues. 
  • Put the word AND between search terms; culture AND social aspects
  • eBooks and streaming videos are accessible through the catalog. If you see any in your search results, click the 'Full-text available at' link to open.
  • Select 'Request Item' to have books from other NOVA libraries sent to Loudoun for pick up.
  • If your book is at Loudoun be sure to write down the call number in order to locate the book on the shelf.

Suggested Keywords for Local Culture

  • [topic] AND social aspects OR political aspects OR history OR philosophy
  • Subculture OR counterculture
  • Popular culture
  • Cultural Studies
  • Fans OR spectators OR audiences
  • Collectors OR collecting
  • Arts OR visual arts OR performing arts
  • Consumers OR consumer behavior OR markets
  • Political science
  • Physical fitness OR exercise
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Computer & video games

Suggested Books and eBooks