Quick Tips
Access the databases available through MDC by selecting More Databases on the MDC Learning Resources Library webpage.
Search the databases by subject.
Try different keywords and add more than one in order to narrow down or focus the results.
Be sure to add the following filters to your searches, Full Text and Scholarly or Peer Reviewed when applicable.
Login with your MDC username and password.
Contact Learning Resources if you encounter any issues.
Researching
When conducting your search, remember the more keywords you use the more focused your search will be and you'll only have a few specific articles to look through rather than thousands.
Always select Full Text from the filters when available. This is usually located below the search fields where you enter your keywords.
Take advantage of tools such as:
E-mail to send articles to yourself so as not to loose them.
Cite will generate a citation for the article in a variety of styles, including MLA. Simply copy and paste into your References.
Take a quick tour of the important features and controls in the user interface of Blackboard Collaborate:
Recommended Databases
Books & eBooks
Click on a title to see its location and availability within the Hialeah Campus Learning Resources.