How to Research: A Tutorial Databases to find overview articles
and factual information These databases can be used to find
articles that give an overview of a topic. - CQ Researcher This
database provides an in-depth overview article about a different
topic each week. The articles are very detailed and can give you
ideas for a research question or a focus if your topic is still
too general. You can search all of the past articles that have
been featured. - Points of View Reference Center In this
database you can search for a specific topic or browse by
categories. If you are unsure what to write about, start by
browsing the categories until you find something that interests
you. The overview articles give general, factual information.
The Point and Counterpoint articles argue different sides of a
controversial issue. - Facts on File The Facts on File databases
offer more than just articles. In addition to topic overviews,
you will find biographies, images and videos, timelines, maps
and charts, and primary s