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English Research Guide

Welcome to your Research Guide

Objectives

Today, you will:

  • Explore research topics and brainstorm keywords / related terms

  • Find at least two useful, credible sources using library databases

  • Use MLA style to build citations for your sources

 

Suggested Databases

First: gather background information on your topics
Opposing viewpointsCQ Researcher  Gale Ebooks
Then: explore these databases to gather sources to support your research
 

proquest

Access newspapers, magazines, and journals.  

Gale powersearch

Access newspapers, magazines and journals

EBSCOhost

Access newspapers, magazines and journals.

Video resources 
 

Films on Demand

 

Academic Video Online

ACADEMIC VIDEO ONLINE

Statistical Abstract of the United States 

Evaluating Sources

The CRAAP Test, developed by California State University Chico is a method to evaluate books and articles for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose.

Western University. "Evaluating Sources." YouTube, uploaded by Western Libraries, January 13, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyMT08mD7Ds


 

Learn strategies that professional fact-checkers use to evaluate websites.

Stanford History Education Group. "Sort Fact from Fiction Online with Lateral Reading." YouTube, uploaded by Stanford History Education Group, January 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHNprb2hgzU&t=182s


 

Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart: This tool evaluates online news, podcasts, and other sources for accuracy and political bias. Learn more about how these rankings work.

 

 

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Search our Library Catalog

You can find books, articles, and videos using our catalog.  

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Database List

Access our full list of databases to search for more resources

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MLA Citation Guide

Use our own MLA Citation Guide to help you format your citations in MLA Format.

Research Companion Videos

Research Companion

Explore these videos to assist you in the research process. Videos are divided into three categories: Find Information, Evaluate Information and Use Information.