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Selected Databases
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Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowProvides current information on social issues. Great resource for argumentative papers and presentations.
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Academic OneFile This link opens in a new windowSource of peer-reviewed full-text scholarly content across the academic disciplines.
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowMulti–disciplinary database that provides fulltext articles and abstracts in all subject areas.
Database Search Strategies
Boolean Operators are three words (AND, OR, NOT) that combine keywords into search strings.
AND will narrow a search by focusing on resources that contain both keywords.
Example: driving AND texting
OR will broaden a search by looking for two keywords at one time.
Example: teens OR minors
NOT will narrow a search by excluding a keyword.
Example: texting NOT driving
When developing a search strategy avoid using whole sentences. Instead break down your topic into keywords and use Boolean Operators.
Correct: driving AND texting
Incorrect: "I need to find resources about public policy regarding texting and driving."
