1. Hi, this is Shana Gass,
your librarian for ENGL 317.
I’m here to help you with your
research!

2. Let’s get started with the
Course Gateway for
ENGL 317 as well as
the Cook Library Subject
Gateways.

3. Your Course Gateway
for Library Research
Linked under Library Resources in Blackboard
Resources for business / workplace topics

4. Gateway Includes:
Links to Background Information…

5. …to Article Databases

6. …to Sources of Company & Industry Info
…and more

7. Q: What If My Topic Isn’t Strictly Business?
A: Check out the Subject Gateways on
http://cooklibrary.towson.edu

8. • Use the
pulldown
menu to see
research
resources by
subject area.

9. • Each subject gateway will include links
to specialized databases and other
resources relevant to the subject area
Some examples:
– Databases for Environmental Science articles
– Encyclopedias for Education
– Websites for Nonprofits

10. Try It!
• Now explore the Course Gateway and/or Subject
Gateways on your own!
• Can you come up with 1-2 specific databases you
plan to use to research your topic?
• Post to Forum 12-A: Cook Library Research
discussion board (under Cook Library Resources):
– Your initial research topic
– 1-2 specific databases you might try
(NOTE: EBSCO is not a specific database –
we have 40+ “EBSCO” databases)
• Feel free to also post any questions you have
for me, now or later on!