Here's a tip that should help you organize your research in EBSCOhost: set up your own account and you will be able to save articles and access them whenever you are logged in. Here's a quick video to show you how to do that: http://screencast.com/t/l3LfhfDTJ0
It is not unusual for students to have problems getting access to the library databases. Please don't despair! Read the information at this link, and if you still have problems, call our Technology Learning Center (TLC) at 215-497-8754.
Hello students! Welcome to your COMP II library guide. This was designed especially for you by Margaret the librarian. If you watch the tutorials and videos before you start your research, your assignment won't seem as intimidating.
Look at the boxes around this video. To your left is general information on how to use the library's website and catalog to find books. There's also information about how to cite your sources in MLA format. Underneath this box you'll see tutorials and links for the databases where you will find current articles on your topics. There is also information about how to log in from home. You do not have to be on campus to research journal articles!
To your right you'll see some options for getting additional help. That's Margaret in the black and white photo, and her contact information is underneath. She'll be happy to help you in person, by phone, or by email if you get stuck in your research process. Underneath Margaret's profile box is an Instant Message widget. You can IM a librarian to get research help anytime the libraries are open. There are also instructions on how to text your question to a librarian.
Please take advantage of these resources. We want you to write the best research paper possible for Professor Shakely!
Take a look at this tutorial by Librarian Debbie Carney to learn some great tips for using the Opposing Viewpoints database.
EBSCOhost is a collection of electronic databases, and Academic Search Elite is one of the databases. Make sure you use Academic Search Elite to find articles for this assignment. You can link directly to EBSCOhost below these words. Then link to Academic Search Elite at the top of the list of EBSCOhost databases. See the box below this one for off-campus login help.
Please watch this up-to-date video tutorial to learn more about EBSCOhost and score some great tips on using it effectively.
Underneath, find another video on advanced search techniques which also happens to use EBSCOhost.
