This presentation, titled "Proving a Problem is Worth Solving: Scholarly Article Search," serves as an instructional guide for engineering students on how to conduct academic research to justify their design projects. Instead of relying on personal opinions or casual sources, the slideshow outlines a systematic approach to finding and utilizing empirical evidence. It introduces key academic databases (such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect, and IEEE Xplore), teaches effective searc