Start Your Research - A Self-Guided Tutorial

Choosing from all the databases available at IU Indianapolis University Library can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:

• Not sure where to start? Try
  • Academic Search Complete

    (covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)

  • ProQuest Central

    (covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)

• Use Subject Guides to explore and find databases with articles relevant to your research
  • Hint: Look for phrases like “Most Popular”, “Frequently Used Databases”, or “Useful Resources.”
• Ask a Librarian