Helpful 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.
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EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
A selection of databases on multiple topics containing journal and magazine articles
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIn-depth reporting on the most important issues of the day
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Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new window
Journal and magazine articles from various disciplines
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Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new windowViewpoints, reference articles, and statistics covering today's hottest social issues
Helpful Databases
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EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
A selection of databases on multiple topics containing journal and magazine articles
Below you will find a list of recommended EBSCO Databases and the themes that work best for each:
- Academic Search Complete and MasterFILE Complete
- These are general databases that will cover all the themes
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
- This will work well for any topics relating to psychological aspects
- Military & Government Collection
- This will work well for any topics relating to government policies for prisons or federal prison systems.
- America: History & Life
- This will work well for any topics relating to the US history of race discrimination, mass incarceration, capital punishment, etc..
- ERIC
- This will work well for any topics relating to education.
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Academic OneFile - Gale This link opens in a new window
Journal and magazine articles from various disciplines
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Psychology: OneFile This link opens in a new windowContent supporting research in all fields of psychology
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U.S. History In Context This link opens in a new windowUncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from a variety of sources.
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Educator's Reference Complete: OneFile This link opens in a new windowIssues in administration, funding, and policy for educators, administrators, and education students
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Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new windowViewpoints, reference articles, and statistics covering today's hottest social issues
Below are helpful topic pages for each topic:
- Race Discrimination
- Prison Reform
- Criminal Justice
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIn-depth reporting on the most important issues of the day
Helpful Links
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Library Research Skills: Periodical DatabasesThis guide will help you understand what databases are and give you an overview on how to search EBSCO databases.
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Library Research Skills: Strategies for Effective ResearchThis page breaks down search strategies like Boolean and truncation.