Encyclopedias, and other sources of background information, such as Credo Topic Overviews and EBSCO Research Starters (display at the top of OneSearch results lists), are great tools for learning more about a topic before diving into a research project.
Below, you'll find a few database recommendations for learning about a topic. The Background Information guide has more sources to explore.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowThis guide has three pages. This page is about finding articles on a topic. There are also pages about locating a specific article and using peer reviewed articles.
OneSearch is a great place to start your research. The Library subscribes to over 90 different databases on your behalf, and they contain all sorts of information—journal articles, eBooks, newspapers, statistics, etc. OneSearch is a quick (Google-like) way to start your search. It searches most of the Library’s databases all at the same time.
You can use the basic search box below or go to Advanced Search to use the three boxes to divide your topic into its main ideas. Here is a short tutorial of Search Tips and a video about using advanced search in OneSearch.
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If your search is related to a specific subject area, such as Business or Healthcare, then a subject-specific database may generate fewer but more relevant results. Visit the Research Guide for your discipline to learn which databases are recommended for your subject area.
By accessing Google Scholar via the Excelsior Library you will gain more full text access in Google Scholar. Sources that include a Get Fulltext @ Excelsior link are available to you through the Library's collections.
