Before doing your own research, you will need to explore existing research through the literature review process. You can use the Walden Library's research databases to find articles in your field of interest. By finding and reading related articles, you'll get a sense of what is already known in the field and what questions are still unanswered.

Here are some Library resources to help you complete your assignment or discussion post for this module.

• Evaluating Resources
  Learn about the types of resources available and the different methods of evaluation.
   
• Keyword Searching Guide
  Covers picking keywords, Boolean operators, and picking the right database.
   
• Subject & Index Searching guide
  Build more powerful searches by using subject terms and the indexes in the databases.
   
• Find Full Text
  Shows how to locate course readings, limit to full text in the databases, find the full text of a specific item, and use resources outside the Library.

There are several library databases you can choose from. Below are the most commonly used databases for Education searches: