Friday, October 9, 2009

Eng 102: Database Tips

Here is a quick refresher for searching some of the databases we discussed earlier this week. I did not include a video for Newspaper Source Plus because the searching is very similar to Academic Search Premier. You should view these short videos before you begin your research as a refresher.

Academic Search Premier

Omnifile FT Mega

Academic Universe

Eng 102: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Hi all,

This blog will serve as a supplement to the library instruction session you attended today. Below you'll find short list of databases to begin your searching as well as some helpful tips on database searching.

You'll be searching for reviews and feature articles on two movies, television programs, and/or video games of your choice. Please know that you will find more quality articles and reviews for films, television programs, and video games that have had some cultural impact or some level of depth. Let's get started!

Best databases for feature articles and scholarly articles:

Academic Search Premier

Omnifile

You'll be able to find plenty of newspaper and magazine reviews on both of these databases. Their real strength is for finding scholarly articles and feature articles.

Best databases for newspaper reviews:

Academic Universe

Newspaper Source Plus

Both of these databases cover plenty of newspapers and news articles. You'll be able to find reviews from magazines and newspapers. If you're lucky you might even find a couple of feature articles.