Choose the Right Source
- Notice the title of the article and the name of the book it comes from:
- As you scroll through the list of results, be mindful of the context for an article.

NOPE! NOTICE THE KEY CONCEPTS (WRONG CONTEXT)
Notice the Key concepts list beneath the description of the article. The example below shows an article about stress in a linguistic context, not the physiological or psychological context you need for this assignment.

YES! NOTICE THE KEY CONCEPTS (RIGHT CONTEXT)
Notice the Key concepts list beneath the description of the article. Click the title of the article to open it.
Reading for Research

While you are reading, think about the questions below Print a copy of the article and highlight or jot down your findings.
- WHAT? - definitions, ideas/concepts, meanings, research studies
- WHO? - names of key people or organizations
- WHY? - significance, motivations, importance
- HOW? - methods, strategies, techniques
- WHERE? - places, institutions, cities, states, countries, planets
- WHEN? - important dates and times

Citation Tools

Databases provide Citation Tools you can use to copy and paste directly into your paper. Be sure to choose the approrpiate citation style from the options menu.
BE AWARE! Sometimes databases get the capitalization wrong. ALL CAPS for the Author or Title is INCORRECT. Make the correction (Cooper, Catherine) before you turn in your assignment.

If you are not sure if a database citation is correct, double-check it with a citation guide. Links to Western Citation LibGuides are listed below. Be sure to choose the guide that matches the format you have been assigned.
Your. instructor will tell you which citation style they expect to see for the assignment. If,not, use the citation style that matches the field of study.
The citation example below is APA 7 which is the format used in the field of psychology.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowUse this database to understand basic concepts taught in your courses. It's also a great database for the first step in your research process. It contains short articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other reference sources on a wide range of subjects. Get started on your assignment or research project by learning about key people, places, dates, events, concepts, and ideas related to your topic.
Citing Sources in APA 7Use this LibGuide to double-check to make sure the database citation is correct.
Citing Sources in MLA 9MLA citations are generally used for writing about topics in the Humanities fields - English Language and Literature, the Arts, Foreign Languages, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, etc.
Citing Sources in Chicago Style - LibGuideChicago style may be used by writers in fields of history, religion, fine arts, etc.