Finding digitized sources for a research project can be a large undertaking. Finding a source or collection that fits your research needs can be daunting and, at times, aggravating, especially given copyright regulations and how each digital archive is sourced. Finding a digitized resource begins with thinking through clear themes in your research and key terms to refer back to. Having a work set to follow helps keep research on topic and narrows searches. In my research about the 1960s counterculture movements, I used the terms 1960s, counterculture, Dissent, Vietnam protests, COINTELPRO, student protests, and organizations. These keywords keep searches focused on a consistent theme. A resource like the GMU library and database helps you find reliable online resources for any project; it provides access to organized collections and other reliable websites dedicated to primary and secondary sources. I used the database to find a 20th-century American history collection from GMU, which led me to resources such as the FBI files. The FBI files were a great resource because they are in the public domain and provide insightful information on the movements of specific figures during the 1960s. Another resource is using search engines such as Google to find other digital resources through local museums or nonprofit projects related to your chosen research topic. This helped me most in my research; many colleges in certain cities were directly involved with past protesters and have a deep history they are enthusiastic to share. In the article by Hannah Frydman titled “ In defense of the search bar,” there is a continuous view into the ease of access to material usually hidden behind an archival system that involves in-person movement and accessibility. Frydman’s points on accessibility become clear when the content of the 1960s counterculture movement is not as widely circulated in museums or archives. Even when it is openly circulated, accessibility information is harder to track. One example I found in my research is the collection of documents and primary sources related to Abbie Hoffman. Abbie Hoffman was a notable figure in the counterculture movement, yet much of his researchable primary material and belongings are tucked away in an archive in Texas, with no online digital library accessible to the public. Research can be a hard process for a long-term project, but a critical step is understanding how to find and analyze a source, a skill that seems to be evolving with digital media to this day.