Subject Librarian
Choosing a Topic
Taking the time to carefully choose and refine your topic can save you significant time and effort later in your research.
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How to Choose a TopicThis short video tells you the questions to ask and describes the process of choosing a workable research question.
Guided Activity
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EDTE 201 Research ActivityA guided activity to help you work through your research process.
Background Research
Databases and reference materials to give you a general and base level understanding of your topic.
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowCovers all subject areas. Has a mix of magazines and journals including many that are peer-reviewed. Also includes a few major newspapers.
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Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowUse to find quick facts, images or background information on various topics in dictionaries and encyclopedias.
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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new windowFeatures viewpoint articles, topic overviews and other sources on contemporary issues.
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Sage Reference This link opens in a new windowIncludes over 120 subject encyclopedias and handbooks primarily in business and the social sciences.
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Teacher Reference Center This link opens in a new windowIndexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
