When you've typed in your search terms (use keywords instead of typing in your entire research question) and click on Search, you will see your results in the middle of the page. You can use the Filters on the left or right hand side to narrow down your search.

Limit your search to "Full Text" if you want to access the article right away. You can also leave that box unchecked and if you come across a resource the library does not have, you can request a copy through Inter-Library Loan.

Limit your search to "scholarly" or "peer reviewed" if you only want those sources. It's also best to limit your results to sources published in the last ten years (check with your professors in case they require a different time range).

You may need to try various search terms to find relevant resources. Try separating your search terms with the word AND. If you are searching phrases, it's best if you put them in quotes (e.g. "Civil War").

If you cannot find enough relevant resources, try searching for synonyms of your keywords separated by the word OR. For example, ("capital punishment" OR "death penalty"). Make sure you keep all the synonyms in parenthesis.

Searching for reputable resources takes a good deal of time and effort. Keep trying different keywords and different databases until you locate a robust selection of resources that are reliable and relevant.

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