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ENGL 201 - Curington - Summer 2025

Getting Started

Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)

Find credible background information from subject-specific reference encyclopedias. All online! It's scholarly Wikipedia!

Databases that Present Both Sides

Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Offers full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, and academic journals covering current social issues.

SIRS

Articles on current and controversial issues from popular magazines, newspapers, and government publications.

 

Multi-Disciplinary Databases

EBSCO

Search magazine, news, and scholarly articles from a variety of inter-disciplinary databases provided by EBSCO.

ProQuest

Find local, national, and alt-press newspaper articles here!

Popular vs. Scholarly Sources (Video)

Pick the Right Sources for Your Information Need (Video)

How to Read a Scholarly Article