Why Use Books?
Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.
Books are best found using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
Borrowing from Other Libraries
If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system.
Relevant Call Numbers
Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Anthropology it is a good idea to start with Class P - Language and Literature.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
P 101-410: Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar.
P 118-118.75: Language acquisition
P 121-130: Research Methods in Linguistics
Research Methods in Linguistics by Call Number: P 126. R466 2014
An A-Z of Applied Linguistics Research Methods by Call Number: P 129. L64 2016
Continuum Companion to Research Methods in Applied Linguistics by Call Number: P 129. C63 2010
Resources
For a good explanation of Secondary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Libraries
For a good explanation of Primary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Libraries
Library Catalogue
