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.
For this particular assignment, consider the following EBSCO databases:
- Academic Search Complete
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
- Applied Science & Technology
- MEDLINE
- Gale Power Search This link opens in a new windowSearch all Gale content (except Gale Literature) from one search platform
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIn-depth reporting on the most important issues of the day
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new windowViewpoints, reference articles, and statistics covering today's hottest social issues
Searching Databases
Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Combining Search Terms with Boolean Operators
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