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Research Your Topic
Identify the main terms which describe what you need. (See Focusing Your Topic.) These terms will be the key words you use to search the catalog and databases.
Use these key words to find:
- Books or DVDs in the Library Catalog. Click here to learn how.
- Articles in the Library's subscription databases
- Two excellent general databases are ProQuest and Academic Search Complete. Both have a wide range of journals, magazine and newspapers.
- Some databases focus specifically on history topics. Try America: History and Life or Daily Life Online.
TIP: Use Journal Finder to locate full text articles available in journals (print, electronic, microfilm) by name or subject area. Click here to learn how.