Searching
Brainstorm possible words.
WFH Working remotely work from home
Try with your words and look to see if the database tags sources with subject words for the concept
Creating an advanced search
OR use between synonyms or related words on the same line/search box
AND narrows search results
* wildcard symbol, looks for different endings
psycholog* finds psychology, psychological
“ “ put quotes around terms you want searched as phrases
Where to search
A challenge you'll face is finding sources published within the past year (August 2022 or later). Look for a publication date filter either on the search page or once you have results.
- Find It @ USC LibrariesIncludes articles, books and other types of sources. Use the Advanced Search.
- 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.
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowFull text articles and abstracts for the most important scholarly business journals, dating back as far as 1886.
- New York Times - Online Pass This link opens in a new windowGet unlimited access to NYTimes.com and some NYT mobile apps. You will need to claim your pass and register it with an online account first. After registration, simply login to NYTimes.com from anywhere and enjoy free access.
- Wall Street Journal Higher Education Membership This link opens in a new windowCreate an account for free individual access to the Wall Street Journal for USC Columbia students, faculty, and staff through WSJ.com as well as WSJ apps, subscriber-only podcasts and videos. You must use your university email address to register for your account.
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowAccess to global news and business information including the Wall Street Journal, as well as local newspapers, same-day newswires, company reports, and media programs. Not all content is available.
- Factiva Build a SearchFactiva's interface is different from most databases. See some tips to get you started.
- Access World News This link opens in a new windowNews from 1978 to current. Search globally or restrict your search to a world region, country, state, or language.
- A-Z List of DatabasesThe Subject or Content Type categories will help you find other databases of interest.