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How Research Method Technologies Have Changed Over Time

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changing-college-research-methodsBy Judith A. Jablonski, PhD, MSLIS, MA
Senior Online Librarian at American Public University

For most students, Google is the way to go for doing research. And while Google has its valid uses (even librarians will admit to that!), when it comes to university-level research, it is definitely not the best way.

Because we use smartphones, tablets, and ereaders, or play computer games, we tend to think of ourselves as being very technology-savvy. But having all of these electronic technologies doesn’t always mean we know how to find the information we need or know if the information we do find is okay to use in a college-level paper.

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When Modern-Day Slavery Hits Home

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At a dark time in U.S. history, the trans-Atlantic slave trade was at its peak, with more than 12 million people shipped to various nations only to endure punishing labor on farms and in factories, building railroads, and more. “Slavery was abolished 150 years ago and yet there are more people in slavery today than in any other time in our history,” said American Public University System (APUS) professor Michael Pittaro. Today, there are an estimated 21 million victims worldwide and only a small percentage of these victims are reported to authorities.

Human trafficking is a local issue. Read more about why community stakeholders and citizens gathered in West Virginia to learn how to recognize and fight human trafficking at the local level.

How to Combat Overpriced Textbooks

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By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS

As you work your way through college, you already know that your tuition and fees are going to continue to mount. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that it is expensive to attend college. Some students are able to earn scholarships and use other kinds of Federal Student Aid (FSA) to cover costs of tuition and fees. However, one cost associated with college can continue to pile up without you realizing just how much money you are spending: textbooks.

How Wreaths Brought Thousands Together

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By J. Mason
Online Career Tips Editor

Before most people go in search of their coffee cup on a Saturday morning I, along with numerous coworkers, was up way too early for a great cause. Wreaths Across America is a somber event that takes all over the United States, as well as more than 24 overseas cemeteries. The main event takes place in Arlington National Cemetery, where I was before the sun came up on December 13, 2014.