Ward: Learning Diversity Research

Researching Your Topic:

EBSCO Discover (our entire database and print collection in one search box)

Off Campus Database Access

For accessing our library databases when off campus.

Keywords to use when searching EBSCO Discovery:

Replace the italicized text in parenthesis with the name of the DD/LD and include the rest of the text as typed here:

(name of DD/LD)
- Note: With the exception of visual processing disorder, you will find a research starter for all of these topics
(name of DD/LD) AND "student support"
(name of DD/LD) AND student AND support
- Note: Use if the previous search does not provide good results
(name of DD/LD) AND impact AND kids OR teens

Ways to Narrow a Topic

Starting with a topic that is way too broad to research for a short paper, for example "education." You can use these four categories on the right to narrow your topic down.

For more information, please check out our Topic Development guide.

2. Searching Google:

When typing in the search box to find either articles or images, please add the following:

When you click on a result in Google, use the following guide to determine if it's a good source for an academic assignment:

Act Up Evaluation:

Use the following guide when evaluating web resources:

Watch video:

Shows you how to evaluate websites using Act Up and learn some handy search tips with Google

For more information, check out Evaluating Web Resources.

3. Creating your Work Cited Page:

Login to NoodleTools:

Click the image to login and follow the steps below to complete your account.

Select your School Gmail Account

2. Make sure the option for student is selected and then click "Create Account."