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
The databases listed below are the best databases for your class.
You can find links to individual databases on the Library homepage under the heading "Research", subheading "Search for Sources" and link "Find all of our databases with A-Z Databases". Select databases that are relevant to your research topic.
- Fine Arts: OneFile This link opens in a new windowMillions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking for fine arts students
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowDigitized back issues of academic journals - ideal for history research
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowAcademic Search Complete
MasterFILE Complete
America: History and Life with Full Text - Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new windowJournal and magazine articles from various disciplines
- World History In Context This link opens in a new windowUncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
- World History: OneFile This link opens in a new windowCoverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field
Searching Databases
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
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Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
