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
Databases are often categorized by topic, which means they will contain periodicals (magazines and journals) about a particular subject. Be sure to be in the database(s) that pertain to your topic.
The best databases to use would be Gale Opposing Viewpoints, CQ Researcher, Gale Academic OneFile, and various databases in EBSCOhost (in particular Academic Search Complete and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection).
- 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
- Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new windowJournal and magazine articles from various disciplines
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowRemember to use the best database for your research (the ones that will contain information about your topic)
Searching Databases
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
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