What's a database? You probably use one every day. Amazon, for example, is a database with a collection of products that you can search, filter your results, and save what you found.
For your Creative Research Project, you'll need to looking into a wide variety of sources to match your information need. In other words, you'll need the right tool for the job. Below is a table of suggested databases that match the information need of your assignment.
| Your Information Need | Suggested Database(s) | Need Help? Meet with one your WWCC Librarians and/or watch this video tutorial |
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| Biographical Information |
Did you know that 61% of college students use Wikipedia for research even though just 24% of them believe that it is a trustworthy source? Credo is a great start to finding credible sources from reliable sources. Fiilms on Demand is WWCC’s key streaming media database has streaming documentaries, clips, and films on many topics, such as Anthropology, Biology, Business & Economics, Careers, and many more. GALE Virtual Reference Library Includes a helpful array of reference sources across multiple subjects |
Credo Reference Tutorial:
Films on Demand Tutorial:
GALE Tutorial: |
| Literary Research |
Remember! DON'T WAIT! If you have questions at ANY point in the research process from brainstorming to finding articles to putting your project together, your WWCC Librarians are here to help you! In person or over zoom!
| Jacquelyn Ray, MLIS, MA | Hector Lujan, MLIS |
| jacquelyn.ray@wwcc.edu | hector.lujan@wwcc.edu |
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