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English Research Guide

Prof. Godinez's English 101 Research Guide

RESEARCH GUIDE URL: https://researchguides.elac.edu/English/Godinez101

Welcome! Please read and review your assignment below.

Librarian Book Picks

Below are some books from the library may be helpful in your research.

You can also use the Library Catalog to find more books, or check outEBSCO ebooks to find more ebooks! 

Best Databases for Your Research Essay

Database Search Tips

1. Use keywords instead of questions.

2. Use AND to search separate concepts. Use OR to search synonyms.

3. Use an asterisk (*) to search multiple forms of a word.

4. Don't forget to check the "full-text" and "scholarly journals" boxes!

sample boolean search

How to Read a Scholarly Journal Article