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Top Databases for ENG 111
- 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)
- EBSCOhost – All Databases This link opens in a new windowMagazines, newspapers, scholarly journals, and ebooks on a wide range of topics.
- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new windowEssays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS)
- Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on controversial issues in the news. (VCCS)
Database Search Tips
- Select the fewest words possible to type into the search box -- just the ones most important to your topic.
Contact sports for children should be banned because of the associated risks.
- Type AND between each new word or idea. For example:
contact sports AND children AND risks
- Put quotation marks (" ") around phrases. For example:
"contact sports" AND children AND risks
- Use synonyms and related terms. For example:
football AND children AND risks
football AND teenagers AND risks
football AND teenagers AND concussion
football AND teenagers AND brain injury
- Use filters to refine your list of results:
- Full Text
- Type of Source: News, Magazines, Peer-reviewed journals, etc.
- Publication Date
Search the Library Catalog: Select EVERYTHING for Books and Articles
Library Catalog Search Tips
- For more results than just books, click on Advanced Search or EVERYTHING. This includes books, articles, videos, and encyclopedia (reference) articles.
- Use the same Database Search Tips above to type in your topic: "contact sports" AND children AND risks
- Use filters/limiters:
- Type of Source: Newspaper Articles, Books, Peer-reviewed journals, etc.
- Publication Date
- Location (e.g., a campus or Full Text Online)
The databases listed above are included in the Library Catalog "Everything" search, but by using the individual databases you will get more powerful search options.