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
A good search for articles on your topic might be:
- (agricultural labor* OR migrant agricultural labor*)
AND legal*
AND (united states OR america)
You could also switch the word "legal*" for "rights" or "activis*".
The databases listed below are the best databases for your class.
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowFor the best results for your class topic, click the boxes next to:
Academic Search Complete
American: History and Life with Full Text
Health Source
Make sure to limit your search results to "Full-Text" and "Peer Reviewed" - Gale Power Search This link opens in a new windowThis is a great database that will show you scholarly journal articles, news, magazines, and more!
Videos on Using the BC Library Databases
Searching Databases
Truncation
Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
