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Top Article Databases
- EBSCOhost – All Databases This link opens in a new windowMagazine, scholarly journal, and newspaper articles on a wide range of topics. Searches the contents of multiple EBSCO databases simultaneously.
- ProQuest Research Library & Global Newsstream This link opens in a new windowMagazines, journals, and newspapers
Search Tips:
- Select the fewest words possible to type into the search box -- just the ones most important to your topic.
- Type AND between each new word or idea. For example:
ukulele AND hawaii AND culture
ukulele AND hawaii AND community
skateboarding AND creativity
elvish AND language
elvish AND language AND internet
welsh AND language AND culture
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Search Tips for the Library Catalog
- The library catalog looks for the words you enter in just a few places (title, author, sometimes table of contents), so in most cases just typing in your general topic will work best (e.g., skateboarding, ballet)
- Some of your topics might be too specific or new for using the library catalog to find books. In those cases, search for more general topics. For example, r/wallstreetbets is too recent/specific, but a search on stock market, hedge funds, or Reddit could provide context or other background information.
- Limit your results to ebooks. After you do a search, look on the left for filters - use Availability > Full Text Online
