Frequently Asked Questions - Starting Research
- Does the library provide research assistance?
- Yes, librarians can provide research assistance to help you get started in the right direction. Walk-ins are welcome although students are encouraged to make an appointment for in-depth research questions. You can contact a librarian by calling 335-5206 or emailing askref@uwc.edu.
- I have to find two scholarly articles. Where do I start?
- The best place is to look in one of our online subscription databases. These databases contain thousands of published articles from a variety of magazines, newspapers and journals - many of which are published for an academic or scholarly audience.
- Can I access online databases from home or do I need to be on campus?
- What is the difference between scholarly and popular periodicals?
- Why should I use the library's resources instead of Google?
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