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English 100: Freshman Composition

Use library resources to locate and evaluate information for your class assignments.

What is a Library Database?

Libraries have subscriptions to millions of articles contained in a 'database.'

These databases allow our students to access a wealth of credible information that may not be found on the open web. We pay for it so you don't have to! 

The GWC Library has a variety of different databases for our students, including eBooks, streaming videos, as well as journal, magazine, and newspaper article databases.

Sharing Library Database Resources in Canvas

Tip!When saving articles or sharing with others, you will need to use the permanent or persistent links, also known as permalinks or bookmarks.

Please note: DO NOT use the URL at the top of your web browser OR the link in the citation as they may not work.

These library databases use different terms, but each of them has a way to get a shareable, remote access link to the resources. Look around the page for terms such as:

  • Permalink
  • Permanent link
  • Get Link
  • Bookmark
  • OR see if the URL/web address starts with or includes GWC.

Databases for English 100

Here are databases that are helpful for providing evidence for your research paper assignment:

Choosing a Database

Library databases provide you with 24/7 access to materials such as magazine, journal and newspaper articles, to name a few.

To help you identify the most appropriate database for your research topic:

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