Tip: Use a keyword search instead of a whole question. Then narrow down the results with the filters on the side.
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Some databases are great for general research because they cover many topics, from business to history. Start with these to practice searching, then explore subject-specific databases in future courses!
A great starting point for research in many subjects. Includes thousands of full-text articles from both scholarly journals and popular magazines in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Watch Tutorials ▶️
Get in-depth, expert-written overviews of major topics in fields like History, Political Science, Literature, Psychology, and more. Each article is reviewed by scholars and regularly updated to reflect current research. Great for background reading, building your understanding of key concepts, and finding credible sources for your papers.
Databases collect and organize different types of information—just like Netflix organizes movies or Spotify sorts music.
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Once you find a great article, check its sources! The reference list can lead you to other useful books and articles on your topic.
The words “AND,” “OR,” and “NOT” help make your search more specific.
For example, if you search for 'films AND psychology NOT children', you’ll get results that include both "films" and "psychology" but exclude anything about "children." This is great if you want to focus on how psychology is shown in films about teens, not kids.