For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Check for a course research guide
Your course should have a specially customized research guide -- check for a library link in Canvas or browse this list. If you don't see a specialized guide, try the databases in the box below!
Best Places to Search
The following databases (library search engines) will be useful for most research projects. Be sure to check your assignment to see if you're required to use a particular kind of source (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles)!
Great for argument essays, debates, and research on controversial issues. This database contains viewpoint essays, academic research, statistics, magazine articles, videos, and more.
Easy-to-use database of magazine & peer reviewed journal articles. Great for just about any research topic!
Coverage includes over 8,914 journals and magazines dating back to 1887. Subjects include: Animal science; Anthropology; Astronomy; Biology; Chemistry; Engineering; Ethnic and multicultural studies; General science; Geography; Geology; Law; Mathematics; Music; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physics; Psychology; Religion and philosophy; Science and technology; Veterinary science; Women's studies; Zoology.