LibGuides: EN 102-01-05: College Composition 2: Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome! This guide will help you find resources for Prof. Van Clef's EN-102 College Composition classes.

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Best Bet Databases

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
General database recommended for finding scholarly articles in most disciplines. Hosted on the EBSCOhost platform.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Scholarly and popular articles on various subjects. 1971+
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary archive of scholarly journal literature. 1878 + Last several years not included.
Project MUSE This link opens in a new window
Full text database of many scholarly journals in history, political science and literature. 1993+

Databases for Background Information

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
The rich combination of the venerable Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources that college students need to consult when conducting thorough collegiate research—all from one resource. Includes access to the Britannica encyclopedia, atlas, world data, the Classics, biographies, news, multimedia, and more.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo contains full text encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Salem Press Online - Reference Shelf This link opens in a new window
over 250 carefully selected articles and documents provide balanced coverage, supported by comprehensive background information, on the topics of vital interest to students and researchers in our fast-changing world. Focused on literature, history and careers.

Reference

Use these specialized encyclopedias and reference texts to get an overview of the subject, or to familiarize yourself with terminology and key concepts.