BRVGS Research Databases & Resources 

1) EBSCO Research Databases Login

• How to Login and Basic List of Steps for how to use the databases - MUST USE YOUR BRVGS ACCOUNT TO VIEW THESE DIRECTIONS

• Very Helpful Short Videos on Using the Database Resources

  • Basic Searching

  • Advanced Searching

  • Using the Subject Terms Browsing to develop better searches and find alternative search terms

  • Using the Results List - Fine tuning results, saving for later, etc

  • Reading an Article - Shows you all the options for reading, listening, sharing an article, and saving an article

2) Points of View Database Login

• Using the Points of View Reference Database for research and comparative essays (great for Pro/Con information).

3) JSTOR Research Database Login

• Login with your BRVGS account to read 100 articles a month for free

• Check with your school library to see if they pay for an account. If so, you should be able to download articles with that login.

Research & Writing Skills

• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - AWESOME resource for all things research/writing!

• Other Writing Resources

  • Researching, Note-taking, and Outlining Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

  • Evaluating Resources Help - From the VCU Library Research Guide

  • Citations & Documentation Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

  • Writing Process Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

• Public Speaking Tips - Pay special attention to “Using Statistics to Persuade”