See how to do the following in the library's bibliographic databases (see box below for examples of relevant databases):

• Use of “Boolean” logic (“and” , “or”)
• Truncation
• Exact phrase searching

Look for these features of the biblilographic database you are using:

• If you do an article search and find a search result you like, look for a related/similar articles link;
• See if a link appears for items that cite the item of interest--great way to find additional bibliography and possibly identify a scholarly debate that can be the focus of your project;
• Look at the item’s own cited references;
• Use subject headers, if available, to find similar items;
• Author links that might bring up other articles by the same author(s).