This research guide provides subject and discipline related suggested resource links, search strategies, and research tips to support course assignments and student research success. (All links open in a new window.)
Databases
Sample Searches
Use keywords and subject headings or thesaurus terms that describe concepts in your thesis statement. The sample searches below provide examples of a variety of search expressions for targeted results.
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(Christianity or "New Testament") AND martyr* AND persecution AND early churchCombined search of Academic Search Complete and Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS
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DE "MARTYRDOM in Christianity"Combined search of Academic Search Complete and Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS; subject search, DE=descriptor
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Belgic ConfessionAtla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS
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(post-apostolic) AND (christianity OR church)Combined search of Academic Search Complete, Christian Periodical Index, Religion and Philosophy Collection
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(Nestorius) AND ("council of Constantinople")Combined search of Academic Search Complete and Religion and Philosophy Collection
Search Strategies
Use the chart below to guide you in developing effective search expressions.