Research Guides: WRTR 1313 Research Help: Overview

Recommended Resources

Library Search
Good for interdisciplinary and general searches.
ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials PLUS
If you're researching anything about religion, use this database.
Communication Source
Includes info pertaining to Communications, Rhetoric and Discourse, and more.
CQ Researcher Plus Archive
Substantive, non-biased, well-researched discussions of timely topics and issues.
Includes the report "Conspiracy Theories: Do they undermine democracy?"
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Includes an overview of Conspiracy Theories and has entries on many specific theories.
APA PsycINFO
Contains info about psychology, how people think and what leads them to thinking that way.
Political Science Complete
Provides info about all aspects of political science.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Offers coverage of sociology, how society functions.

Background Info

Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories in American History
Insights into why people are so ready to believe the worst about our political, legal, religious, and financial institutions
Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online
Broad perspectives, practices, and case studies regarding online deception
Routledge Handbook of Conspiracy Theories
Overview of conspiracy theories as a social, cultural and political phenomenon

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Historical Newspapers
Library Search Help
Information on the best way to utilize Library Search to find books, articles, and journals.
Search Strategies
Help on searching effectively. Searching in a database is different than Googling.
Scholarly & Peer Reviewed Sources
Learn how to find and assess peer reviewed and scholarly books and articles.
FAQs - Using the library remotely
Help with using library resources while working away from campus.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Citation Help
Get help with citations.