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This guide is intended as a research tool for fast and easy retrieval of effective subject resources for English studies.

Welcome!

This guide contains a compilation of resources to help you get started with research assignments for English 415/515. You will find tips on getting started using the OneSearch search engine and some recommended databases.

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Recommended Resources

Search operators help clarify, narrow, or broaden a search. Here are tips for using them in your searches: 

Common Search Challenges

Issue:  Solutions:
Too many results
  1. Make search more specific by using AND to add additional keywords and context (ex: houseplants AND air quality)
  2. Limit by date range
  3. Use exact phrases 
  4. Add a Subject Heading
  5. Use Search Filters
Too few results
  1. Make search more general by using OR to add additional synonyms (ex: indoor plants OR houseplants OR office plants)
  2. Search additional collections
  3. Remove unneeded filters