Where will I find the information? How will I get there?
Select and use the appropriate resources/sources
Search library databases & other credible resources for background information
Focus or broaden your topic
Search specialized/topical databases and other resources (e.g., books, credible websites) for more sources to use for your paper, presentation, speech, assignment, or job-related project
Practice Researching: Google versus Academic Search Complete
Search Google for a topic of your choice
Search EBSCO Academic Search Complete for the same topic
Compare the results between the two searches
Share with classmates what kinds of information you found from each search and what was different between the two sets of results.
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowA multi-disciplinary database with full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study. Updated daily.
