Topics & Background Information - ENGL 1102 - O'Dell - Library Research Guides at Georgia Gwinnett College

Background / Topic Databases

Look at background materials to find key terms for your topic

and identify important people, organizations, and points of view.

Credo Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Full-text online reference service.
Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words from across the English-speaking world.
GALE in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.
GALE in Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Global perspectives on issues of international importance and current world events and topics in the news.
The Merck Manual (Professional Edition) This link opens in a new window
The Merck Manuals Professional Edition offers trusted, concise and correct discussions of diagnosis and therapy. Content is updated monthly to keep current with changes in medical care.

Choosing a Topic
http://sideguide.ggc.edu/tutorial/topics
Uses Opposing Viewpoints to identify & narrow topics.
How to Find Full Text
https://www.powtoon.com/c/cc1Wdzph1sC/1/m
How to Read an Academic Article
https://www.powtoon.com/c/f2pbVFx6IHt/1/m