Research Strategy

Databases by Subject

Check databases under several subject areas: Communication > Film & Television > Sociology > Political Science

Use quotes" " around common phrases to search terms together.

Connect terms with AND / OR / NOT.

Develop Search Terms:

“television programs”
“terrorism on television”
"crime television"
“crime dramas”
"Patroit Act"
terrorism

*Start out broad, review results, choose addition keywords, or revise keywords.

*Search using Subject Terms when possible.

Article Databases

Film & Television Literature Index

The definitive index to film and television literature.

Sage Communication Full-text

Scholarly journal collection spanning, communication, political science and sociology journals.

General Onefile

Large general database that includes scholarly and popular sources.

Google Scholar

Searches only scholary materials.

Books

Library Catalog

Use the catalog to find books owned by Kresge Library. Also use the catalog to see if we have access to a particular journal title either on-line or in print.

Use the Citation Linker to locate an exact citation.

Contact Information

Julia E. Rodriguez Information Literacy and Reference Librarian 238 Kresge Library

rodrigu3@oakland.edu 248-370-2490

Research Assistance

Ask a Librarian - by phone: 248-370-4426 - via chat: reference IM - via email at Email Us! - in person: Kresge Library

Research Consultation Request an individual session to get help with your research. You can expect the session within 2-3 days. Plan ahead!

Writing Help & Citation Tools

RefWorks Tutorial

A reference management tool that allows you to create a personal database of references and automatically generate formatted bibliographies for your projects.

Kresge Library Links to Writing Resources

Find in-depth information about the mechanics of writing and grammar, writing MLA format, citations, avoiding plagiarism, and more.

MLA Citation Style Guides:

• Kresge Library's MLA style guide
• Citing Electronic Sources: MLA Style (U. Maryland U. College)

Class Handouts & Other Resources

Developing Effective Search Strategies (PDF)

Database Truncation & Wildcard Symbols (PDF)

Tutorials

Keyword Searching

Finding journals in the library catalog

Registering with ILLiad, the Interlibrary Loan system