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E-BOOK DATABASES

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Credo Reference
Search for background information from 47 academic science encyclopedias.
ebrary Academic Ebooks

Over 38,000 ebooks to search, read, and print excerpts. Check the table of contents for links to chapters.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search for background information in science and education encyclopedias.
NetLibrary ebooks
Ebooks for academic research and general reading.

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Searchpath Library Tutorial - Sharpen Your Research Skills

Searchpath opening page

Module 2: Choosing a Topic - how to refine your search for better results.

Module 4: Finding Articles - how to search a library database

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ARTICLE DATABASES IN EDUCATION

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ERIC

The most comprehensive Education database. Links to journal articles and ERIC documents, which include original research studies, curriculum guides, conference proceedings, bibliographies, and more.
ProQuest Education Journals
Outstanding source of full-text education journals.
Educator's Reference Complete (Gale)
Journal and magazine articles on education.
Academic Search Premier

Multi-disciplinary database - always a fine place to start.
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Use the Best Search Terms

Let the database thesaurus be your guide!

Many databases offer a Thesaurus or dictionary of subject terms. Look for the link at the top of the database screen. You will also see subject terms on the side of the results screen or on the abstract screen. Here are some examples:

academic achievement
assessment OR evaluation
educational history (for history of education)
teacher attitudes (for opinions, point of view, concerns, etc.)
(controvers* OR opposition OR challenge OR advantage OR disadvantage OR debate) for "pros and cons"

ERIC: Search the Database

Sample Search: (technology integration OR educational technology) AND teaching methods AND (elementary education OR secondary education OR middle school OR early childhood)

Sample Search: inclusive schools and (controvers* OR opposition OR challenge OR advantage OR disadvantage OR debate)

ProQuest Education Journals: Search the Database

Sample Search: (su("english as a second language" OR "bilingual education") AND "academic achievement")

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