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  - English Composition II

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1. What is your research topic or thesis statement?

2. What subject areas or disciplines are related to your topic?

3. Go to the Library homepage (http://library.raritanval.edu)

  • Click Databases from the Quick Links at the top of the screen.
  • Look at the Databases by Subject list.

Which of these broad subject areas would you select for your research? (Select only one.)

  • Click that subject area.

Which of the sub-categories is the most relevant to your research?

4. Click the sub-category that is most relevant for your research. You will see a list of databases. Search these databases for articles related to your research.

  • You may need to search more than one database to find a good source.
  • You may need to try different keywords if you do not find a good source.
  • Be sure to find an article that is full-text.
  • When you find an article, answer the questions below.

What database did you find this article in?

What is the title of the article?

In your own words, write a paragraph about why this article will be useful for your research.

Provide the complete MLA citation for this article, including the information about the database where you found it. (Hint: Look for a “Cite” or “Citation” link or section on the article. Or, refer to the MLA Style webpage at http://library.raritanval.edu/research/citation/mla.asp.)