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ENGWR 300 - Professor Barkley (Fall 2020): Getting Started

What Should I Do on This Page?

Watch each of the database videos below, and that practice applying what you learned as you explore each of the databases.  Use 1-3 keywords that are related to your topic to see what kind of background information you can discover.

How to Use the Preliminary Research Databases - Videos

Databases for Background Research

The following databases are great resources to start with to gather some background information on your topic.  

TIP: The most effective way to use these particular databases is to begin with 1-3 keywords.  

TOPIC: Happiness is based on one's quality of life and living a life that is meaningful.  

Good: happiness

Good: happ*quality of life

Not so good: happiness quality of life living meaningful

TIP: The asterisk * will bring back multiple results (e.g. happ* = happy AND happiness)