Journal articles are especially good for finding current research on a topic. Articles which are "scholarly" or "peer-reviewed" are written by scholars and professionals in the field. Many of the Library's databases will let you limit your search to these types of publications.
Be sure to look at the bibliography of any article that seems particularly relevant, because it can lead you to other useful resources.
Remember to try related terms when searching for materials, as different articles may use different terminology. For example, one database finds 149 results for "lgbt homeless" and only 70 for "lgbtq homeless".
Homelessness touches on a wide variety of disciplines, so there will be many databases that might have relevant information. The databases below are the ones I recommend for starting your research. If you are unable to find appropriate articles, try browsing the Library's subject guides to identify other potentially helpful databases. You can also contact Kelly or contact the Library for assistance.
A blue lock symbol indicates databases purchased or subscribed to by the library. If off campus, you'll need to use the VPN to access these resources.
Within the databases, use the 
button to find full text of articles.
If you're considering federal policies as part of your research, you may want to review Congressional bills, hearings, research reports, etc. to better understand the process behind the policies. The ProQuest Congressional database is the best place to start for this sort of material.
Dissertations and theses can be valuable resources for your research. You can often find local-area research on a given subject, and their literature reviews and bibliographies may point you to additional resources of interest.
The Dissertations and Theses database is the best place to look for these materials. All publications from UC schools are available as full text PDFs, while those from other universities may be requested through ILL.
