English as a Second Language

The RCBC Library subscribes to over 50 online databases which you can use for your research.

Find a full A-Z list of the databases on our Library website.

Under each databases is a list of which subjects it covers and a short description. You can use this information to choose where to start your search. Or, you can start with a general database.

Our two most general databases are ProQuest and Academic Search Premier (EBSCO).

Off campus, you will need your RCBC Library barcode in order to access these databases. Don't have a barcode yet or having trouble logging in? Fill out the form here or speak to a librarian.

You can limit search results to specific domains with the following formula:

(search term[s]) site:.gov (.edu, .org, .net, .com, etc.) 

Example: test anxiety site:.edu

Will limit your search to websites with the domain .edu, which denotes an educational institution.

Some Popular Domains:

• .gov- Government Websites (canNOT purchase this domain)
• .edu- Educational Websites (canNOT purchase this domain)
• .mil- Military Websites (canNOT purchase this domain)
• .com (anyone CAN purchase in this domain)
• .org (anyone CAN purchase in this domain)
• .net (anyone CAN purchase in this domain)

• Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. can be sources of ideas and primary sources in regards to what is a current or "hot" topic that you may want to address.
• Local government or town/city pages can also be primary sources and provide clues about what are local, important topics.
• To up your game on Google searching, take a look at the Intro to College Research guide!

Stop by the RCBC Library to view our physical subscriptions to various popular magazines, trade magazines and journals, and scholarly journals!