Using Library Databases
Databases are searchable collections of reliable, vetted resources, like magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias. We pay for access to these resources through subscriptions--like Netflix, but for articles!
- Vetted= already evaluated or fact-checked
Recommended Databases for This Project
You can find links to individual databases on the Library homepage under the heading "A-Z Library Resources".
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowAcademic Search Complete
MasterFILE Complete
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Applied Science & Technology Source
ERIC (Education Research)
Military & Government Collection
America: History & Life with Full Text - Gale Power Search This link opens in a new windowSearch all Gale content (except Gale Literature) from one search platform
- Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new windowJournal and magazine articles from various disciplines
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new windowViewpoints, reference articles, and statistics covering today's hottest social issues
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIn-depth reporting on the most important issues of the day
Databases 101 Video Series
Searching Databases
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Truncation
Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
