EDUC 2110: Critical Issues in Education

CREDO is a great starting point for research. Its online encyclopedias and dictionaries provide background information and links to additional, in-depth research sources.

A database is a specialized, online collection of information sources. Searching a database will provide more specific results as compared to GALILEO Discover.

GALILEO Discover is a powerful search tool that can be used to access millions of SSU library articles, eBooks and other (primarily digital) resources in one search.

• It's OK to start with general Google, Wikipedia and encyclopedia searches to learn more about your topic, as long as your research does not END there.
• As you learn about your topic, keep a list or mind map of related terms that may be needed for more research.
• Too many search results? Use filters (checkboxes) to limit your results.
• Search words often need to be revised multiple times before you get a good match. Persistence and patience is key!
• Consider a variety of sources... scholarly articles, professional articles, books and high-quality websites.

This short video explains some things to keep in mind while 'shopping' for information sources. (Video by Okalahoma State University Edmon Low Library; CC BY-NC 4.0)