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If you answered "a peer-reviewed article published in UNLV Gaming Research & Review," you answered correctly! Pechanga.net would probably give you a handle on what's going on in the world of Indian gaming, but it would not provide scholarly research. The title UNLV Gaming Research & Review is a clue that the journal is likely to publish studies related to issues surrounding gaming.

Now it's time for you to actually find an article for your hypothetical research paper. Again, your research question is "What are the social benefits and liabilities for tribes developing casinos on Indian reservations?"

Go to the Phoenix College Library databases Links to an external site. and use the database Academic Search Premier to find an article that would pass the CRAAP Test. Give me the Permalink for the article. You will earn full points if the article you choose passes the CRAAP test for your research question.

Important: You MUST use Academic Search Premier for this search.

Remember, your criteria are Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Using the library databases will help you to achieve some of these criteria, but you will also need to use your critical thinking skills to narrow down your search to an article that fits your topic.

Here are some things you need to do when you search:

Limit your results to peer-reviewed articles. That will help with authority and accuracy.
Limit your results to full-text articles. That will help because you don't just want titles; you want articles you can read.
Limit your results to the last ten years. That will help with currency.
Limit your results to articles. You probably don't want books or other types of materials.

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I'm unable to access external databases, including the Phoenix College Library's Academic Search Premier, to find specific articles or provide links. However, I can guide you on how to conduct your search effectively.

To find an article that addresses "What are the social benefits and liabilities for tribes developing casinos on Indian reservations?" using Academic Search Premier, follow these steps:

  1. Access Academic Search Premier: Go to the Phoenix College Library website and find the link to Academic Search Premier.

  2. Set Filters for Your Search:

    • Peer-Reviewed: Check the box for "Peer-Reviewed" to ensure the authority and accuracy of the articles.
    • Full Text: Check the box for "Full Text" to ensure that you can read the articles.
    • Publication Date: Use the filter to limit your search to articles published in the last ten years. This will ensure currency.
    • Content Type: Limit your results to "Articles."

  3. Search Terms: Use specific keywords related to your research question, such as:

    • "Indian gaming"
    • "social benefits of casinos"
    • "tribal casinos"
    • "economic impact of gaming on reservations"

  4. Review Results: Look through the search results for articles that specifically address the social benefits and liabilities of tribal casinos. Check their abstracts to determine relevance.

  5. Evaluate Using the CRAAP Test: Make sure the article satisfies the CRAAP criteria:

    • Currency: Published in the last ten years.
    • Relevance: Directly addresses your research question.
    • Authority: Authored by credible researchers or institutions.
    • Accuracy: Contains reliable data and research findings.
    • Purpose: Aims to inform, research, or contribute knowledge.

  6. Get the Permalink: Once you find an appropriate article, look for the option to obtain a permalink. This is usually found in the article’s detail or citation section.

By following these steps, you should be able to find a suitable article for your research paper. If you need further assistance with the search process or analyzing the articles you find, don’t hesitate to ask!