GVRL is a database of eBooks
GVRL Topic Finder is a great place to narrow down your topic
You can also do a SUBJECT search to find background information
Academic journals publish articles that have been "peer reviewed." These are also referred to as “refereed journals” or “scholarly journals.” Material in these publications have been read and critiqued by other researchers and experts in the field. Based on the findings of these reviewers, the editors may request revisions or decline publication. The quality and accuracy of the information is vetted during this review process.
The following databases are known for the quality of their academic journals:
These databases provide material across the curriculum, and pull from multiple resources: magazines, newspapers, books, podcasts, peer-reviewed journals, etc.