Articles & Database List
- Articles & Database ListComplete list of the library's articles & databases. Online access is avalable 24/7, just login with your MyChaffey information.
Database Search Tips
- Use Keywords when searching the databases
- Too many results?
- Make sure your topic isn't too broad, such as Health
- Try narrowing your topic by:
- Including a group type, such as Childhood Obesity
- Including a location, such as California
- Change the date range to the last few years, so the information is current
Scholarly & Popular Sources video
Carnegie Vincent Library. "Scholarly and Popular Sources." YouTube. YouTube, 22 Mar. 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.
A transcript is in the process of being created for this video. If you need assistance, please contact the Reference Librarian at library@chaffey.edu.
Recommended Databases
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowAccess to full-text scholarly journals from a wide variety of fields. Contains the full archive of most journals, except for the current 1-5 years. Excellent coverage in history, regional studies and related disciplines.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowFull-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.
What is the Difference Between Scholarly & Popular Articles?
Scholarly/Peer Reviewed Journal Articles vs. Popular Magazine Articles
Journal Articles
- Scholarly, peer reviewed and carefully fact checked
- Written by subject specialists, often containing original research
Scholarly vs. Popular Articles Scholarly Articles Popular Articles Purpose In-depth and subject specific, often contains original research Provide general information for the public Author Scholar or subject specialist, provides credentials Journalist, non-subject specialist paid for content Audience Scholars, researchers and students General public Language Specialized terminology General vocabulary Images Few photos & ads More photos & ads Accountability Peer-reviewed and fact checked by experts in the field Reviewed by editorial staff (not subject specialists) References Required Generally not listed Examples Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Nursing Ethics, Engineering Studies Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair
Accessing Chaffey Library Databases
1. Click on link of online library resource you wish to access. When prompted, login using your MyChaffey ID and password (same as used for wireless access onsite at Chaffey). The click on Login button. The login window will close and you will be directed to the library resource(s) you selected.
2. Haven't used MyChaffey yet? Go to https://my.chaffey.edu.
3. Your MyChaffey ID is first name initial and last name initial in lowercase plus 7-digit Chaffey College ID number (for example, Chaffey Charlie's ID would be cc0323232). Your password is your 6-digit birthdate in MMDDYY format (no spaces, example: 080792) the first time you login.
4. You will then be required to change your password and set up your security/password reset questions once logged into MyChaffey.
