What do you expect to find when you start your research? If you think there's a perfect source or two out there that exactly matches your research question you're most likely mistaken. This video can help provide you with some perspective on what you'll find in your research and what to do when you don't find exactly what you're looking for.
Databases are organized collection of information. They are most often used to find journals and other periodical literature which are usually the best sources for an academic research paper. Before using a database let's get a good understanding of how they work and how to find solid resources using one.
These databases can be used by students and faculty in any subject area. They contain information on a wide variety of topics!
Explore a comprehensive database of premier periodical resource on multidisciplinary subjects. Gale Academic OneFile, provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning. NOTE: Access limited by IP to users located in Tennessee. Resource provided by Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).
JSTOR is an online library of journals, academic ebooks, images, and primary sources. JSTOR helps you explore a wide range of scholarly content with additional research tools and features. ArtSTOR is included in JSTOR.
Research portal on current social topics with a variety of resources that support differing views. Resources include viewpoint essays, articles, primary materials, statistics, and multimedia resources. Helps students develop critical thinking skills.
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provides an international mix of scholarly, professional, and consumer periodicals that cover over 150 subjects, including business, the sciences, medical, technology, literature, the arts, and history. Research Library is updated daily with new content and includes a deep backfile, providing users with deeper historical context. A key multidisciplinary resource, Research Library is built on renowned ProQuest vocabulary and indexing and brings all of these resources together through a single user-friendly interface.
These are some of the most used subject databases.
Current and authoritative periodical content (Journals, magazines, books, and multimedia) covering agriculture and its related fields.
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Delve into the science of psychology and behavior with APA PsycArticles. The database of full-text peer-reviewed articles is published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and affiliated journals. APA’s definitive standards for writing and publishing psychological research enables authors to deliver rigorously vetted content that meets the highest standards of quality across the spectrum of psychology.
A foundational art research database offering full-text art journals. It encompasses fine, decorative, and commercial art, as well as photography, film, and architecture.
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports. Explore expert analysis such as SWOT analyses, financial statements, case studies, and articles from academic journals, trade magazines, news outlets, and more. NOTE: Access limited by IP to users located in Tennessee. Resource provided by Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).
Nursing and Allied Health research reference database with books/monographs and journals.
EBSCOhost database collection
Search respected journals and magazines for articles covering all aspects of communication fields, including advertising, public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and more.
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Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
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Journals on special education, adult education, continuing education, literacy standards, teaching methods and other education topics
EBSCOhost database collection. Part of OmniFile
Journals and magazines on astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, conservation, health & medicine, oceanography, physics, and zoology topics;
EBSCOhost database collection. Part of OmniFIle
Collection of reference articles and primary documents on major historical issues and conflicts. Browse by eras s in World and U.S. history or by regions.
An essential resource for the study and teaching of English and American literature. Over 350,000 literary works include a vast library of key criticism and reference resources. The online library explores poetry, drama and prose, full-text literature journals, and other key criticism and reference resources.
PubMed Central® (PMC) is a free, open access, full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM)
Covering the latest concepts, theories and methods from both applied and theoretical aspects of the social sciences, this full-text database includes the most important English-language social science journals. Provides sources covering a wide array of subjects, including addiction studies, ethics, public welfare, urban studies and more.
Other subject area databases can be found by using the Subject drop down menu from the A-Z Database list or by using one of the Library's research Guides.
