Adding statistics, charts or figures to a research paper can help support your topic.
You may be able to find this type of data in the body of an article or book or you may find relevant statistics using a research tool geared specifically to finding statistics.
Recommended Statistics Search Tools for English 205
Some databases provide an option to search for articles which include statistical data. For example, using the Advanced Search in the Business Source Premier database, you can select the option for Charts or Graphs to retrieve only those articles which include that type of data.
* Watch the video on Searching for Articles Containing Statistics to learn more.
Click on the link below to view lists of library research databases by subject area:
Extensive collection of government & commercial statistics. Data presented in charts, maps, graphs, and table form. For more information on content, view Data-Planet’s guide to available datasets and sources.
* Watch the video below to learn the basics of using Data-Planet:
