Trouble Finding Resources

"Why can't I find what I'm looking for?"

There are many ways to search for resources online. Although your first instinct may be to use Google, finding information this way doesn't always mean you can access these resources. You might encounter the following issues:
 

• Find an article but it costs money to access.
   
• Find a resource but you can't download the full text.
   
• Find information that is not authoritative or credible.
   
• Find information but it isn't recent or timely for your topic.
   
• Find some information but there are better resources for your topic in other places.
   

Research Help

These guides provide different methods for researching online. Each guide outlines when the method is helpful and common issues you might encounter. 

METHODS TO TRY 

 1.  Guide for using InfoHawk+ to conduct research.

 2.  Guide for searching for a Specific Journal.

 3.  Guide for using HeinOnline to conduct research.

 4.  Guide for finding Congressional Resources.

 5.  Guide for using Google to conduct research.