Further searching
Now that you have identified a topic, use the LibrarySearch or one of our databases to explore your topic further.
Step 2: Use and/or to combine your terms
1. Use OR to combine similar terms; group similar terms together
2. Use AND to combine your main concepts.
General Databases (aka Library Search Engines)
What is a General Database?
General databases are like a shopping mall. They will cover most subjects and index a variety of publications including: scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Indexes journals in the social sciences, humanities, general science, multicultural studies and education.
Dates Covered: 1887-present. - OmniFile Full Text Select This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary, 100% full-text database providing full text articles, with their accompanying indexing and abstracts.
Dates Covered: 1994-present.
Learn more
Learn more about search terms, understanding your results, and citing resources from this how-to guide:
