You can also find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles in databases. Hover over the titles below for database descriptions.
To research the life and work of your essayist, try these Library resources.
You can also use OneSearch (instructions to the left, on this page) to search your essayist's full name. Often, your first search result will be a "Research Starter," which is usually from an online encyclopedia that the Library subscribes to.
If you're writing about a controversial topic or a current event, these databases may help you see the big picture or different aspects of your topic, including multiple points of view. They contain a wide variety of sources, including "featured viewpoints" (which are opinion pieces) as well as journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; primary sources; and encyclopedia-like overviews or summaries.
