ENGL 100 (Boraz) SP24

Library databases give you access to credible, reliable, and peer-reviewed information. Use them to find:

1. Quality Information: All resources are vetted by experts.
2. Narrow Search Options: You can filter by subject, publication type, and date to find exactly what you need.
3. Access to Full-Text Articles: Many databases offer full access to articles that aren't free on the web."

To find information on your topic in a database, you'll need to come up with key terms. 

Here’s a sample topic, research question, and key terms related to the United States criminal justice system:

Topic:

• Mass Incarceration in the United States

Research Question:

• How has mass incarceration in the United States disproportionately affected minority communities, and what reforms have been proposed to address racial disparities in sentencing?

Key Terms:

• Mass incarceration
• Racial disparities in sentencing
• Criminal justice reform
• Prison reform
• Systemic racism in law enforcement
• Sentencing guidelines and race
• Overrepresentation of minorities in prison
• War on drugs and racial impact
• Racial bias in the criminal justice system
• Restorative justice reforms

These key terms will help you explore the broad topic of mass incarceration while focusing specifically on the racial disparities and potential reforms within the U.S. criminal justice system.