In this course, and others, you will be required to conduct some research for various papers and projects. To do this, you will need to use our library databases.

The library databases collect millions of articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers into a searchable space. The databases can be accessed anywhere you have an Internet connection, making them ideal for online research. Remember, to access these resources you must log in first...

Use the login format found below to gain access to library resources:

Username = your Canvas username followed by @seminolestate.edu (omit "live")
Password = your Canvas password

1. Academic Search CompleteLinks to an external site.

For most of your research, a good starting point is a database called Academic Search Complete. It's very broad, but covers a lot of scholarly research in a variety of fields. Need to see how it's done? Take a look at this video tutorial by clicking hereLinks to an external site. or by clicking the image below:

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2. SIRS Knowledge SourceLinks to an external site.

SIRS Knowledge Source is an excellent place to find popular information sources, focusing specifically on newspaper and magazines. This can be a good way to learn about an issue, to find pro/con perspectives, or to find information that examines an issue critically without emphasizing scientific or scholarly research methods. Take a look at the video tutorial by clicking hereLinks to an external site., or view the video below:

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Not finding what you're looking for in the above databases? You're in luck! Seminole State College has several other databases that may be worth considering, based on what you're trying to research.

If you're looking for a curated list of databases specifically tailored to English I, click here for hand-picked resources to help find information for your topic.

If you want to see a full list of the databases Seminole State has to offer, go to our Library Databases A-Z page. Here, you can browse databases alphabetically, filter by subject/discipline, or search for databases using keywords.

Still stumped? Starting your research can be the hardest part of the process. Set up a Research Appointment with me so we can get you to the database that best suits your needs.