ENGL 121 - College Composition - Course Guide - Horvath: Sources and Where to Find Them

Understanding Sources and Formats

Articles provide information on very specific, narrow topics. The Library purchases article databases so you may access articles for your topic – for free. Researchers use them when they need:

  • Magazines and Newspapers: Brief coverage of contemporary events written to all levels of readers.
  • Peer Reviewed/Scholarly Journals: Reports of research or scholarship on specific topics written by scholars to other scholars

Why Use...

Databases available from HCC Library. Accessible from Library pages via the Search & Find bar. Off-campus access requires login using HCC login credentials.

  • Alphabetical List - Organized alphabetically by database title.
  • Subject Area - To narrow the database list, use the “All Subject” drop down box to select a broad subject area.

Understanding Databases