Write down the key words of your topic: not a whole sentence, just the most important words.
For each of your key words, think of other words that have similar meanings, and write them down. Look at the assigned readings for ideas. Two articles on your topic could use completely different terminology: be prapared!
If your first search doesn't get you the results you want, try the search again with other words from your list.
Step 2: Search the Library Databases
These library databases will be useful for finding journal articles and other resources on your topic:
Lots of information on contemporary social issues from many sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers and websites. Start here if you need ideas for a topic!
EBSCOhost is a collection of databases. The most promising ones for your topic are Academic Search Elite, Business Source Elite, and MasterFile Premier. Select them from the list of EBSCOhost databases.
