LibGuides: Research Guide for Writing: Resources

Recommended Databases for Writing

The database you choose for researching your writing assignments will depend on the specific subject area you want to write about. OneSearch is a good place to start research for many different topics.

These databases also cover multiple subject areas:

Academic Search Ultimate
Arts, humanities, science, social sciences, business, and technology journals, e-books, and other resources from 1887 - present.
MasterFILE Premier
Full-text articles, reference book entries, primary source documents, and more, in a variety of subject areas, from 1975 - present.
OmniFile Full Text Mega
Multi-disciplinary resource that covers several core subjects, including art, education, ethnic studies, history, humanities, law, social sciences, technology, and women's studies.
JSTOR
Articles and books from many subject areas (anthropology, art, business, education, history, literature, science, etc.) from the 1900s - present.
Humanities Source Ultimate
Subjects include archaeology, the arts, communications, gender studies, history, journalism, literature, philosophy, and religion.
Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic)
International, national, and local news articles, as well as legal information (federal and state cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and company information. FREQUENT USERS: It is recommended that you click the Sign In | Register link and then click the option to Create a new profile. Follow the prompts to set up your own personal login ID and password.
News & Newspapers (ProQuest)
News from multiple sources, including the Baltimore Sun, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. Coverage dates vary by title. Includes older articles from the Baltimore Afro-American.

Websites

UMGC Effective Writing Center
Contains information to help you get started with writing assignments, including writing samples and grammar tips
UMGC Writing Advising
Feedback and advice on your paper from UMGC's Effective Writing Center
UMGC Online Guide to Writing
A guide to the research and writing process from the Effective Writing Center
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Contains information about grammar, mechanics, punctuation, as well as academic writing advice

Additional Library Resources

Articles

UMGC Library OneSearch
Simultaneously searches multiple Library research databases. Note: Does not include all databases.
Databases by Title (A-Z)
Alphabetized list of research databases.

E-Books

UMGC E-Book Collection
Searches approximately 90% of the Library’s e-book collection. E-books can be read online, and in some cases, downloaded.
Additional E-Book Collections
Access to additional Library e-book collections.

Print Books

Library Catalog
Searches the 17 University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI).

Open Educational Resources

For OER Resources (including multidisciplinary and textbooks), see the Open Educational Resources LibGuide

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