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Pro-tips for Finding Sources

This workshop will review how to find sources using databases at GCC Library.

Pro-tip #3: Use clues to choose

Look for clues to help you choose

Which sources are most relevant and useful? Review the results and scan records for...

  • Subjects Listed for articles & books
    Subject headings list for an article in the ProQuest database
     
  • Abstract or summary Shared for scholarly articles & books
    Abstract or summary for an article in the ProQuest database
     
  • Table of contents Listed for books
    Table of contents used for books in the library catalog OneSearch

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