Gingrich Library: FYS 100 -- Inclusive Paris: Research Starters

Overviews

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Collection of fulltext online reference materials. Content includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and subject-specific titles from art to accountancy, science to Shakespeare, and law to literature. Coverage varies by title.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
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GVRL is a collection of electronic reference materials in a variety of subjects.

Basic Research Steps

Select an interesting and doable topic.
Identify each component of your topic.
Select appropriate terms to describe the components and use truncation as appropriate.
Determine the correct use of Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT).
Select fields to search if appropriate (author, title, subject).
Limit your results as necessary (date, scholarly vs. popular, etc.).
Evaluate your results and rethink your strategy as necessary.

Research and Reference Assistance

Librarians can provide information and give advice on effective search strategy, search terms and using the resources and materials that we have in the library or online. They can help locate relevant articles or library-owned books and journals, or will recommend the use of special services such as Interlibrary Loan.

Library staff are here to help you. If you are having problems finding the information you need, please contact us for assistance. You can also schedule a research consultation with a librarian for individualized assistance.