
Basic Searching - use a general search term or choose from the database list

As you scroll through the list of results, be mindful of the context for an article. The example below shows an article about stress in a linguistic context, not the physiological or psychological context you need for this assignment.

Great article! Just the right context!
Click the title of the article to link to the complete article.

Reading for Research
While you are reading look for the answers to 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. You want to submit your papers with correctly formatted citations so make the corrections 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. 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 StyleChicago style may be used by writers in fields of history, religion, fine arts, etc.