Getting Started
Brainstorming
- Stasis theory activity (pdf)
Background Information
- CQ Researcher - Current events and issues organized by topic. Try using the "browse reports" feature to get your research started right.
- Opposing Viewpoints - Get two sides to current issues.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Find background information or summaries on a subject.
Finding Articles
- Academic Search Premier - Full-text access to thousands of popular and scholarly sources. A "go to" database for any subject.
- JSTOR - A full-text search engine for scholarly journals. Articles in JSTOR are always peer-reviewed, but may not include those published within the last 2 to 5 years.
- LexisNexis Academic - Primary source of newspaper articles, including Washington Post and New York Times.
- Google Scholar - A branch of Google that allows you to search for open access (free) articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite sources for my bibliography?
- How do I use my laptop in the Libraries? (WiFi and printing)
- How do I print?
- Have a question about UM or about doing research? Ask a librarian!
- How do I get money for doing research?
- Where can I reserve study space in the Libraries?
- How can I borrow laptops, tablets, e-readers, and more?
- Where do I apply for jobs in the Libraries?