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Begin Research: How Do I Find Articles?

How Do I Find Articles?

Whether you need a scholarly article or an article from a newspaper or popular magazine, the HCC libraries more than one hundred databases in all different subject areas to help you.

With so many to choose from, it can all seem a bit confusing, but don’t worry.  You will be more confident by the end of this lesson because you will know:

  • The basics of a database
  • How to find the databases on your library’s website
  • How to choose a database that is relevant to your research
  • How to locate the specific articles you need
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