When searching the databases for articles, do not type in whole sentences.
After finding your topic, use some of the questions under the Find a Topic page to formulate search questions.
Topic: Benefits of Charter School on Children
Use the following keywords:
Charter Schools and History
Charter Schools and Debate
Charter Schools and Negative Effects
Charter Schools and Economy
Charter Schools and Public Opinion
Think of words that mean the same thing or something similar to your topic and try searching those words too.
If you want to search for other persuasive articles (outside of CQ Researcher and Opposing Viewpoints) add an additional term such such as Editorial, Opinion, Debate, Commentary, etc.
Search Strategy Builder - An online tool from the University of Arizona that will help you organize your keywords into a search strategy