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ENG 111 & 112 Course Playbook
This playbook contains resources and information for ENG 112 students and faculty.
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501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.961.5309
reference@pvcc.edu
Search Databases Efficiently
Search research databases to get high quality sources
- Use the databases available at the library (they're free to you)
- Search using the keywords you generated
- Connect concepts by using AND, OR, and NOT
- Start with a general database, such as EBSCO
- After using a general database, identify discipline specific databases (psychology, sociology, nursing, engineering, etc.), to make your searches more efficient and targeted
Activity: Select the best database for your topic
| Your research is in the area of ... | Best database for this area: |
|---|---|
| Engineering | [a] Family Studies Abstracts [b] American Poetry [c] Education Research Complete [d] AccessEngineering |
| Healthcare | [a]Literature Resource Center [b]Nursing Reference Center [c]Newspaper Source Plus [d]Teacher Reference Center |
| Literature |
[a]Health Source
|