BRVGS Research Databases & Resources 

1) JSTOR Research Databases Login

• Login with your BRVGS Google account

• How-to Use JSTOR Databases Videos

• JSTOR Help and Support Site

2) EBSCO Research Databases Login

• How to Login the 1st Time and Basic List of Steps for how to use the databases - MUST USE YOUR BRVGS ACCOUNT TO VIEW THESE DIRECTIONS

• How-to Use EBSCO Databases Video

3) Points of View Database Login

• Using the Points of View Reference Database for research and comparative essays (great for Pro/Con information).

• Same Login as EBSCO

4) Explora History Reference Source Login

• Gives historical context articles and information, includes some images.

• Same Login as EBSCO

5) Google Scholar

• A great place to start your search. If articles are unavailable on Google Scholar, check EBSCO or JSTOR above. If still not available, contact Ms. Outten.

Research & Writing Skills

• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - AWESOME resource for all things research/writing!

• BRVGS Research and Writing Resources - Development in Progress

• Other Writing Resources

  • Researching, Note-taking, and Outlining Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

  • Evaluating Resources Help - From the VCU Library Research Guide

  • Citations & Documentation Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

  • Writing Process Help - From the OWL Writing Lab at Excelsior University

• Public Speaking Tips - Pay special attention to “Using Statistics to Persuade”