Articles

Articles can include news, scholarly (peer-reviewed) research, or data and analysis of your topic.

Videos & DVDs 

Videos and DVDs include both streaming online video and physical DVDs at the library. These are great sources for images, interviews, and (sometimes) statistics.

Books & eBooks

Books are a good source for connecting your topic to the "larger picture" by bringing in history or the social context (why your topic is important, etc.). You don't have to read the entire book to have it as a source-- you can use a smaller part of it if you like.

Different types of articles give you different flavors of the information you need:

• Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed or Academic Journal articles are good to find results of scientific or academic research.  They are written for scholars and provide in-depth analysis of a very specific area of your topic  (more info...)

• Trade Journal articles are good for finding articles written for specific professions (police officer, veterinarian...etc.)  They often analyze new trends, research, tools or techniques important to their area of work (more info...)

• Popular Magazine articles are good for summarizing information on a topic for the general public.  They often provide a background, summarize research findings, and provide some analysis of a topic (more info...)

• Newspaper articles are good for facts and up-to-date information.  They often provide little analysis of a topic. (more info...)

Use the following online reference databases to find background information on a wide variety of topics. 

Use Holman Library One Search to:

• Search for books, CDs, videos and articles in Holman Library
• Get an overview of information on a subject
• Track down citations

Sample Search:

This sample search of "green tea" in the image below found over 79,508 books, articles, videos.

• Use "Advanced Search" to add additional search options.
• The "Filter My Results" options on the left let you sort by type (books, videos, articles), location (library items), and date. 

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