English 102 - Finding Print and Online Resources - ENGL 102

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Suggested research databases

Credo Reference provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Reference materials covering primary college disciplines.
Gale in Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
In depth coverage of global issues.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Covers today’s hottest social issues.
Points of View Reference Center provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Over 380 core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
In depth coverage of multiple subject areas.
Humanities Full Text This link opens in a new window
Original works of fiction, performing arts events, motion pictures, radio & television programs and more
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Thousands of streaming videos including documentaries, educational videos, interviews, and more, grouped into subject-specific categories.

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Current News Access

Associated Press Newswire This link opens in a new window
Harvested news from the Associated Press.
Chronicle of Higher Education This link opens in a new window
News, information, and jobs for higher education faculty and administrators.

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Newspaper Source Plus provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Collection of the world's major news content.
New York Times Digital Subscription This link opens in a new window
Get complimentary access to NYTimes.com. You must use your @lander.edu email address to activate, and you will need to re-activate each year.
Regional Business News provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canada.
Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive coverage back to 1984 is available from the world's leading financial newspaper through the ProQuest database.
Web News This link opens in a new window
Near real-time access to thousands of top news feeds from around the globe.

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AND/OR/NOT for keyword searching

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Synthesis Matrix

Using a synthesis matrix is a great way to organize your research as you synthesize sources for your literature review. Download an Excel spreadsheet template below.

Synthesis Matrix template
Synthesis Matrix example
(This version is partially filled out using an example topic.)

ENGL 102: English 102 - Finding Print and Online Resources

Bearcat Search: Discover Quality Research Resources

WDYK (What Do You Know)

Picking a Topic

What does "peer reviewed" article mean?

How to read a scholarly (peer reviewed) article

Suggested research databases

Current News Access

Citation Help

AND/OR/NOT for keyword searching

Synthesis Matrix