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.
Recommended Databases
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.
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowAcademic Search Complete
MasterFILE Complete
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Applied Science & Technology Source - 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
- Psychology: OneFile This link opens in a new windowContent supporting research in all fields of psychology
- Science In Context This link opens in a new windowUnderstand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.
Databases 101 Video Series
Searching Databases
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Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
