finding research sources- eng 1010
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Finding Research Sources
English 1010/1011Shelley Roseman
Working with your idea….
When Economy Sours, Tootsie Rolls Soothe Souls one of “most e-mailed article” from NYT http://www.nytimes.com/
2009/03/24/nyregion/24candy.html
“The recession seems to have a sweet tooth. As unemployment has risen and 401(k)’s have shrunk”
“There may be historic precedent to the recessionary strength of the candy business. During the 1930s, candy companies thrived, introducing an array of confections that remain popular today. Snickers started in 1930. Tootsie Pops appeared in 1931. Mars bars with almonds and Three Musketeers bars followed in 1932. “
“Candy companies are relatively recession-proof,” said Peter Liebhold, chairman of the Smithsonian Institution’s work and industry division. “During the Great Depression, candy companies stayed in business.”
The recession?
History of
candy?
The Great Depressio
n
Recessionkeyword search
www.lib.uconn.edu
Finding Books
Very Broad Results?
Do you have enough
background on your topic?
Issues & Controversies
Britannica Online
CQ Researcher
Reputable Background Sources
Search History
Knowing more about your topic improves your
search strategy
Recession and history
keyword boolean search
Finding Articles
Research Databases
www.lib.uconn.edu
Research DatabasesBegin with…
“Not Sure Where to
Start”Then go back to other subject-
specific databases
Academic Search Premier
Select the best databases…
Candy OR sweets AND depression
Database Chosen:
Academic Search Premier
Databases Chosen
America: History & LifeHistorical AbstractsHistory Reference Center
Revised Search
chocolate AND hershey
chocolate AND hershey
“peer-reviewed”articles
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