From the library homepage, select Databases on the blue toolbar near the top of the page. This will take you to the A-Z Databases page. You can navigate to the EBSCOhost Master Search several ways. Select ESBCOhost Master Search under the banner for Popular Databases on the left side of the screen, use the alphabetical toolbar to select "E" and choose ESBCOhos Master Search, or use the direct link below.
Once you've selected your topic, a good place to search is the EBSCOhost database system.
In this example, let's use the initial term zombie.
This is what the final search would look like in EBSCOhost.
When you find a useful source, remember, you can send it to yourself with the Email tool and get a start on the citation for your Works Cited page with the Cite tool. Here's how to send an article.
1. Click on the article title to get to the Detailed Record.
2. On the Detailed Record page on the right side of the page, use the Tools.
Remember, you can use other tools, as well. If you use the Cite tool, don't forget to check your citation against MLA. Often, the citations generated with the Cite tool have errors.
You can access the EBSCOhost databases from the library homepage or the link below.
The EBSCOhost databases use a system of easy to understand icons to help you know what type of source you have located. Here are the most popular icons.
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The Academic Journal icon denotes sources that have been published in established scholarly sources. These sources are generally the most credible sources for research. |
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The eBook icon denotes an electronic book. E-books are published works that have varying levels of credibility. Some e-books are scholarly while others are geared toward a more general audience. You may need to use some source evaluation to determine the credibility of a specific e-book. |
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The News icon denotes items from published news sources. These can be news articles, opinion pieces, or brief blurbs. Use caution when selecting a source with this icon since news is generally not considered scholarly. |
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The Periodical icon denotes materials from magazines or trade publications. The credibility of these sources can vary greatly. Some magazines are highly respected sources such as Harvard Business Review while others are less respected. |