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COM 1000 Research Guide

Searching your topic in the scholarly literature will give you an idea of what theories have been used in the research related to your topic. Take notes on the theories being used so you can investigate them later in more depth.

Searching Databases for Theory

To search for more specific information, use the advanced search on many databases such as the ones linked below:

On the search page, use the first box to enter your topic (EX: education); the second box, enter related terms (EX: mentoring) and the third box, theory or theories.