The following are steps we should consider when researching material:
Databases are great resources for credible, scholarly information; however, your success with databases all depends on how you use them. Databases all have features that enable the searcher to select settings that will tailor his/her search to the information they seek. If you are having trouble locating information on your topic using the databases, remember the following tips:
1) Using Boolean Search Techniques (AND, OR, and NOT)
2) Selecting "full-text" or "peer-reviewed" articles only.
3) Changing a search to make it date-specific.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Databases have many helpful features that can assist you in the process of gathering information. Use the information provided to get started, but feel free to explore additional features on your own!
Congratulations! You have chosen a topic and are ready to gather relevant (see next page for information about how to evaluate your resources) and fact based evidence. Once you have explored the resources, it is essential that you understand how to properly gather your information. Use the resources here to assist you in collecting information so it works for you.