English 161: Global Ethics (Godek-Kiryluk)  

UIC Librarians have created this guide to help you navigate the research process. The purpose of this guide is to expose you to techniques and tools for finding quality sources for your research paper.

In addition to the search techniques covered in the "Doing Reserach Tutorial" above, the following techniques can improve your success with online searching, whether you're searching a catalog for books or a database for articles:

• Enter phrases in quotes:  "factory jobs" or "middle class"
• Use truncation symbols to search for alternate word endings: In most databases, entering ethic* searches for ethic, ethics and ethical. 
• If one term doesn't work, try a few others. Experiment with different vocabulary related to your topic. Brainstorm ideas for relevant keywords and use background sources such as CQ Researcher, Facts on File, Wikipedia and encyclopedias for suggestions.