1. English 1010/1011
Shelley Roseman

2. Working with your idea….
When Economy Sours, Tootsie Rolls Soothe Souls
one of “most e-mailed article” from NYT
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/24
/nyregion/24candy.html

3. “The recession seems to have a sweet tooth. As
The recession?
unemployment has risen and 401(k)’s have shrunk”
History of
candy?
“There may be historic precedent to the recessionary
strength of the candy business. During the 1930s, candy
companies thrived, introducing an array of confections
that remain popular today. Snickers started in 1930.
Tootsie Pops appeared in 1931. Mars bars with almonds
and Three Musketeers bars followed in 1932. “
“Candy companies are relatively recession-proof,” said Peter
Liebhold, chairman of the Smithsonian Institution’s work and
industry division. “During the Great Depression, candy
companies stayed in business.”
The Great
Depression

5. www.lib.uconn.edu
Recession
keyword search

6. Finding Books
Very Broad Results?
Do you have enough
background on your
topic?

7. Issues & Controversies
Britannica Online
CQ Researcher
Reputable
Background
Sources

8. Search History
Recession and history
keyword boolean search
Knowing more
about your topic
improves your
search strategy

9. Finding Articles
www.lib.uconn.edu
Research Databases

10. Begin with…
Research Databases “Not Sure Where to
Start”
Then go back to other
subject-specific
databases

11. Academic Search Premier
Select the best
databases…

12. Candy OR sweets AND depression
Database Chosen:
Academic Search Premier

13. Revised Search
chocolate AND hershey
Databases Chosen
America: History & Life
Historical Abstracts
History Reference Center

14. chocolate AND hershey
“peer-reviewed”
articles

15. Questions?

16. Thank you!
shelley.roseman@uconn.edu