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ENG 111: College Composition I (Hughes-Loudoun)

Research tips for your term paper! Direct comments and questions to Eliza Selander, eselander@nvcc.edu.

Articles

The best way to locate articles is through the library databases.  Go to Databases by Subject and look under discipline categories to find a list of relevant databases on your topic.  You can also perform a search in the databases below.

  • Do not enter complete sentences in the search box. Use relevant topics or keywords to perform your search.
  • Put the word AND between search terms; career AND technology.
  • Connect related terms using OR; AI OR artificial intelligence.
  • Look for additional keywords or subjects offered.
  • Look for toolbars that provide print, email, and citation options.

Keyword Examples

  • drones AND privacy
  • drones AND "artificial intelligence"
  • ("artificial intelligence" OR AI OR "machine learning") AND (threat OR danger)
  • "food waste" AND blockchain
  • "higher education" AND (cost OR affordability)