The goal at Coastal Library is for you to become the expert researcher! One way to become an expert is to understand your topic and what type of information you are looking for.
1. Understanding your topic: try Credo Reference for basic encyclopedia reference information on your topic.
2. Remember that research is not easy. This isn't Google. Some people dedicate their entire life to research and make a living from it!
Google = searching
Databases = researching
"Look for patterns, connections, and correlations."
The video in this section, from McMaster Libraries, focuses on the difference between Searching and Researching.