Need Help?
For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Top Databases
- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
Essays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS) - 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, and scholarly journals for many subjects, including Business, Health, and Social Issues
- Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on controversial issues in the news. (VCCS)
Specialized Encyclopedias
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
Includes subject-specific encyclopedias on many topics. - Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Everyday health care information from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, fact sheets, and magazine articles. (VIVA)
Search Tips
Use your initial topic idea, research question, or topic sentences as a starting point to identify keywords and concepts:
Childhood cancer research needs more funding.
| Type AND between each concept |
childhood cancer AND research AND funding |
| Use "quotation marks" around phrases |
"childhood cancer" AND research AND funding |
| Use related terms and synonyms |
"pediatric cancer" AND research AND funding |
In your list of results, use FILTERS/LIMITERS:
- Source Type - look for:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Peer-Reviewed Journals (scholarly articles)
- Publication Date