General Sources for Basic Library Research

Use an article when you need:

Detailed treatment of a narrow focus

Journals go into depth on a narrow aspect of a topic.

Example:  how Wii technology influences learning in education video games

Very current information

Books may not have had time to be written and pubished, but a journal/news article might.

Example:  What are the latest new drugs to treat depression?

What's It For?

• Finds articles from popular magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers, etc.
• Some may include books, but mostly articles here.

Features

• Some articles are full-text.  You can read them from the screen.
• Make liberal use of the filters in the left column of the database.
• Email yourself the article and citation to save time

Instructional Videos

• Scholarly vs. Popular articles -- what are they and how to tell the difference
• Database Search Tips:  Using AND and OR
• Database Search Strategies:  Subject v. Full Record
• OneSearch: Introduction and Basics
• How to Read a Scholarly Article

If you know the name of the database you want, look for it in the All Resources alphabetical list.

If you just need something general and the OneSearch tool is overwhelming you with too much, try one of the more focused databases below.