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Students can use Consensus to get quick, easy-to-understand summaries of what research says about a topic. It’s helpful for choosing or narrowing a research question, understanding the main findings in a field, and finding peer-reviewed sources to use in assignments. Consensus is also a good starting point for students who feel overwhelmed by academic articles, offering a clear overview before they dive into deeper research.

• Get Quick Answers
  • Type your research question in everyday language. Consensus gives a short, clear summary of what studies say.
• Understand the Big Picture
  • See where researchers agree, disagree, or have mixed findings. Great for building a thesis.
• Find Good Sources Fast
  • Consensus pulls only from peer-reviewed research. Use the citations to find full text in TCC databases.
• Improve Your Topic
  • Use the summary to narrow or focus your research question before searching other databases.
• Prepare for Assignments
  • Use summaries to understand a topic before writing, discussing, or searching deeply.