The "Start Your Research Here" search box above searches most of the library's databases. The databases listed in this link are not included, so must be searched individually.
This is a 4 question assessment to be completed at the end of the class session. This helps measure the student learning outcomes for library information management.
1) Finding Background Information
For a quick overview of your topic, use these databases.
Enter a topic in the "Start Your Research Here" box above, such as:
a subject you're writing about: a place, thing, emotion, etc.: "gun control", "alternative medicine", "bystander effect"
or, find books about writing with this search: authorship OR "creative writ*"
The box does a broad, shallow search across 100 library databases, finding books, e-books, articles and videos.
Limit your search to Print Book, E-books, Articles, or Videos if wanted.
3) Filling in the Gaps with more Articles
If you need updated information on a current topic, try these article database, which includes millions of articles from magazines, journals and major newspapers: