I need an article.I need an article.OR…

How to choose the best database for your research at Boise State University, Albertsons Library

My topic: tattoosMy topic: tattoos

How do I find an article?How do I find an article?

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You need a database!

What’s a database?What’s a database?

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Databases track ARTICLES & BOOKSDatabases track ARTICLES & BOOKS

BSU Library hasBSU Library has approximately 200 databases approximately 200 databases

Great, but, how do I find a Great, but, how do I find a database?database?

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OK, now, how do I choose a OK, now, how do I choose a subject?subject?

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7. Consider who “cares” enough about your subject to write about it.

8. Tattoos… take a moment, and jot down a few guesses as to who might be writing and publishing on the topic of tattoos.

Great question!

Does that get you started?Does that get you started?

It will become easier to identify “who cares” as your topic develops. For example,

prison tattoos criminology

personal motivations for tattoos psychology

tattoos in various cultures anthropology

college students’ use of tattoos sociology

Yep, thanks! I think I’m mostly Yep, thanks! I think I’m mostly interested in prison tattoos.interested in prison tattoos.

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Good luck with your research!Good luck with your research!

You might also try Sociology databases as

a next step!

Ask a BSU librarian!Ask a BSU librarian!

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