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Economics Resources

A starting point for econ research.

Library Research Basics

Haven't done much searching using library databases?

No problem! Below you'll find videos and other resources to help you find or refine a research topic and then get started searching a library database.

Exploring & Refining Your Topic

If you haven't decided on a research topic or question, or you have some idea but want to know more, these resources will help you do some background research in order to get started.

Planning Your Search

This is a great overview to get you thinking about the research process in an academic setting:

Keyword Searching

Library databases work best when you break your topic down into basic concepts, called keywords. This video describes the process of generating keywords and using them in a library search:

Searching with Boolean Operators

Boolean operators are commands you can use when searching library databases with your keywords, and are an important part of a successful database searching strategy. This video breaks down the three most commonly used operators, AND, OR, and NOT:

Evaluating Your Sources

Once you've found some resources, how do you decide if they're appropriate for your research? This video gives you a good overview of one strategy to use: