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VOTE - Maple Woods

Titles about voting and the election process

Finding Books

When using the catalog, search with keywords rather than full sentences. For instance: election process, 

If you prefer browsing, our books are organized by subject using the Dewey Decimal system. Some helpful sections are: 

320 - political science

323 - civil and political rights

324 - political process

Our print and ebook collections include books for younger readers. Make sure any books you select are appropriate for college level research.

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Ask Yourself . . .

Books can be a great source of information, and can be especially useful for research into historical topics or for in-depth coverage of subjects. You can quickly evaluate books by asking these questions:

  • Look at the length of the book.  Is it comprehensive? 
  • When was the book published? Is the information current?
  • Are author credentials provided? For example, is the author a professor, a journalist, or an expert in the field? A quick web search can help you find more information about the author as well. 
  • Is the publisher a university press?  A large well-known company?  A special interest group?
  • What audience is the book intended for? Easy enough for a child? Generally understood by an adult? Scholarly? Technical?
  • Is there a list of references/bibliography? 
  • What is the purpose of the book:  To inform?  Persuade?  Entertain?
  • Does the book exhibit obvious bias?