Articles
- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new windowEssays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS)
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowA multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA)
- ProQuest Research Library & Global Newsstream This link opens in a new windowLarge collection of magazines, journals, and newspapers, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many regional newspapers. (NVCC)
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowScholarly journals; does not include the most recent few years. (NVCC)
Looking for something more specialized? The library has over 200 databases focused on specific topics like history, psychology, business and more.
Research Tips
◊ Keep your search simple. Use only 2 or 3 keywords.
◊ Look at your number of results.
Too Many: Add keywords or be more specific.
Too Few: Change keywords or make them more broad.
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What If You Get Bad Results?
1. If you get very few articles, your keywords might be too specific.
Instead of: elementary school children who eat Doritos
Try: children AND junk food
2. If you get too many articles covering different aspects of the topic, your keywords might be too general.
Instead of: plants
Try: invasive plants
3. Article authors may have used slightly different words.
For example, instead of junk food, they may have used ultra-processed foods.