Suppose you have to write a short paper or give a presentation for your language class. Your reading and writing skills are still a little shaky. You won't be able to read a whole book or a technical article on your topic. But you need to find some reliable non-English sources. What can you do? Here are some tips that will work. Be sure to consult the guide for each language (see tabs) for specific additional resources.
- Use print encyclopedias and other reference sources on level 2 reference section at the High Library.
Try the Lexis-Nexis Academic database. Click on news, and choose a foreign-language source.
Search Google Scholar.Click on Scholar Preferences and limit by language. Save preferences. Be sure to use search terms in the foreign language.
Search Wikipedia in a foreign-language version and follow up on links and references.
Search Google Books. Go to Advanced Search and limit by language. You may be able to access foreign-language encyclopedias this way. Be sure to use search terms in the foreign language.