Research requires finding credible sources to support your arguments.
Where to Look
- University Library Databases: Access to peer-reviewed journals (e.g., JSTOR, EBSCO, ProQuest).
- Google Scholar: A search engine for scholarly literature.
- Books: Library catalogs for in-depth coverage of topics.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
- Primary Sources: Original documents or direct evidence (e.g., historical documents, raw data, literary works).
- Secondary Sources: Analysis or interpretation of primary sources (e.g., journal articles, textbooks, reviews).
Search Strategies
- Keywords: Identify the main concepts of your topic.
- Boolean Operators:
- AND: Climate AND Change (narrows search)
- OR: Teenagers OR Adolescents (broadens search)
- NOT: Virus NOT Computer (excludes terms)