Begin Research (Canvas): How Do I Choose a Database?

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How Do I Choose a Database?

Choosing from among the many HCC Library databases can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:

• Multi-Subject Databases
  (these cover many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles, and are often used for assignments)
• Reference Sources
  (provide background information and quick facts)
• JSTOR
  (scholarly articles from different fields, most recent 3-5 years not included)
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