COM 307: Progressive Public Speaking for Change: Home

UP Library Search is a useful tool for locating books, videos, articles, primary sources, etc. from UP, Summit, and beyond. UP Library Search FAQ

Add one of these terms to your UP Library Search keyword search.  For example: Susan Anthony Diaries.

Check the History Subject Guide --> Primary Sources page for more ideas.

• Define the elements of your topic; make sure you have accurately identified what you're looking for.
• Select relevant database(s) via the Clark Library's Subject Guides list.
• Try searching for one topic element at a time.
• Find the best terminology to search for each topic element.  Look at the Subject: Thesaurus Term list.  NOTE: each database you search might use different terminology for your elements.
• Keep track of the best terms. You might take notes or use the database search history.