Research Guides: Research with Library Resources (Martinez): Keep researching- Intro to library databases

Search the Library's Resources

Learn how to use the databases in the Using Library Databases tutorial
Watch the Researching using Academic Search Complete video to see a demonstration
Try different searches with different keywords; this will help you find lots of different kinds of results
Keep track of your research using the Research Log organizer
Learn to use other library databases by visiting the Databases guide with how-to videos

Best Databases to use

The best databases for this course are:

Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Extensive list of sample topics on front page leading to gateways of full-text resources including: book chapters, viewpoint essays, news, magazine and academic journal articles as well as some statistical data. Watch the How to Use Opposing Viewpoints video.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to articles out of academic journals as well as general interest magazines with excellent coverage in a wide variety of disciplines. Watch the How To Use Academic Search Complete video.
eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
Access to over 200,000 full-text eBooks, many by academic and university presses published in the past ten years. Good for reliable background information on broad topics.