ENGL 086 - Academic Advanced Reading for ESL Students - The Glass Castle - Course Guide: Articles

Searching in databases is more successful when you have keywords to use.

Instead of using a sentence or question, think of the main idea or issue you are trying to research.

When using Opposing Viewpoints in Context, use these keyword options:

• Families AND Homelessness
• Poverty AND Families
• Alcoholism AND Parents
• Child Welfare
• Dysfunctional Families

To find information in Opposing Viewpoints in Context:

1. Type keyword(s) in the basic search box.
2. When viewing the types of resources available, select Magazines.
3. Broad ideas can be narrowed down using the Search within page option on the far right side of the screen.
   1. For example, search for parenting and then search within results by adding the narrower term infants.