Now that you know how to read scholarly articles lets learn how to find them in YVC's databases.
Databases do not function like Google, meaning, you can't type an entire sentence in the search box. Knowing how to use keywords, boolean operators, and filters will give you better results. Consider watching the following videos before trying any of the library's databases.
Use the skills learned in the videos to find peer-reviewed articles for your speech topic.
You can try OneSearch, the library catalog, to search multiple databases in one single search, it's like our Google. Give it a try!
The OneSearch database could be enough to complete your assignment but if you want to conduct further independent research on your speech topic then try the databases listed on this page.
USEFUL TIP: Also select the Full-Text filter along with Peer-Reviewed in these databases.
Consider reading articles from independent and alternative presses that challenge and/or complement the mainstream media. Articles are primarily written by people of color.
