ENGL 1313: Computer Assisted College Writing I

Access links to all the UNT Dallas Library electronic resources (databases).

The following databases provide background information that may be useful when beginning the research process. 

Annual Reviews publishes literature reviews that synthesize research and places it in a historical context. The reviews also address areas and questions that need further exploration. Students will receive information to inform their research and understanding of the topics covered.

The U.S. Major Daily's and the International News Stream provides access to the world's leading newspapers such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal (U.S. Major Daily's) and the Times London, El Norte, Financial Times, and the BBC Monitoring series of publications. Newspaper articles can help you to stay up-to-date on the latest news and information on your topic or field while also helpling you keep track of new developments and trends. By reading about current events, you can get a sense of what is being studied and what questions remain unanswered. This can help you come up with your own research ideas. 

The U.S. Major Dailies and International News Stream provide access to the world's leading newspapers, such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal (U.S. Major Dailies), the Times of London, El Norte, the Financial Times, and the BBC Monitoring series of publications (International News Stream). Newspaper articles can help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and information in your field, as well as keep track of new developments and trends. By reading about current events, you can get a sense of what is being studied and what questions remain unanswered. This can help you come up with your own research ideas.

Multi-Database Search Engines Ebsco EDS and ProQuest Central

Ebsco EDS and ProQuest Central are multi-database search engines. These search engines search the majority of the library's databases at once. These databases will provide a range of information from cross-disciplinary sources which makes these databases an ideal place to start your research. 

After searching the multi-database search engines then consider searching a subject-specific database for information from a particular subject area. 

Subject-specific databases search publications from a specific discipline. The databases that follow provide access to articles, reports, literature reviews, and peer-reviewed research studies from a range of academic disciplines.  

Biology 

Business

Communication Studies

Chemistry

Criminal Justice

Education

Law & Legal Information

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

After searching the above databases you may also consider searching the following that includes cross-disciplinary information.

Academic Search Complete provides information from a broad set of interdisciplinary academic journals, magazines, and newspapers.

JSTOR provides access to archived backfiles of journals in the arts and sciences, business, language and literature, science, ecology, botany, and music. 

Nexis Uni provides access to a broad selection of news sources that can be used to keep informed with current events and trends. Nexis Uni also provides business and legal information.