1. Benefits of using databases:
- Access thousands of full text articles and eBooks
- You know what “kind” of information you’re looking at (magazine? newspaper? peer-reviewed journal?)
- Databases are continually updated as new information in published
- Citations!
- No paid ads or sponsorships
2. Explore your topic to brainstorm keywords
3. Search tips:
- Start with 2-3 specific keywords
- Use the Full Text limiter
- Use the Scholarly Peer-Review limiter if you need peer-reviewed sources
4. Revise your search for different results. Try different keywords or even a different database.
5. Schedule a research appointment if you’d like some one-on-one help
