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Academic Search Complete
The Academic Search Complete database is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 12,500 journals and a total of more than 13,200 publications, including monographs, reports, and conference proceedings.
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To log in to the Academic Search Complete database, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
- Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for social media AND mental health.
- Move down the page to see the list of available filters on this search page. The image below shows the Full Text, Peer Reviewed, and Past 5 Years filter options selected.
- After applying your filters, select Search to run your search.
- To narrow your results even more after your search, select the All Filters button to expand the Filters panel on the right-hand side of the page.
- To choose more filters, use the arrows next to the facets to expand the lists.
- After applying the filters, select Apply.
- Select a reading option (Publisher Site, Online Full Text, PDF) from the Access Now menu to access the full text of your results.
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- Database - Academic Search CompleteAcademic Search Complete is a multidisciplinary database that provides journals covering English, communications, humanities, philosophy, political science, and other social sciences.
Arts & Humanities Database from ProQuest
The Arts & Humanities Database provides journals covering humanities topics like art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theatre, and cultural studies.
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To log in to the Arts & Humanities Database from ProQuest, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for social media AND impact. It also highlights the Limit to options below the search box, which will help narrow your results.
Popular filters include:
- Full text
- Peer reviewed
- Publication date
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- Database - Arts & Humanities Database from ProQuestThe Arts & Humanities Database provides journals covering humanities topics like art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theatre, and cultural studies.
Credo Reference
Credo Reference consists of encyclopedias and other reference books on a wide range of academic subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and more. While these summaries may not be acceptable for an assignment, it is a good source for finding background information on general education topics. Before you follow the instructions below, check your assignment rubric or ask your professor which sources are acceptable for your assignments.
Log in
To log in to the Credo Reference database, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for social media.
Browse the search results for information about your topic. The image below shows the results of the social media search. There is an encyclopedia entry at the top of the results page, defining social media, and results for other encyclopedia and reference book entries below. You can also use the options to the right of your results to explore the topic further.
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- Database - Credo ReferenceCredo Reference consists of encyclopedias and other reference books on a wide range of academic subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and more.
Ebook Central from ProQuest
Ebook Central contains thousands of eBooks from various publishers across a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines.
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To log in to Ebook Central from ProQuest, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page and select Search. The image below demonstrates a search for logical reasoning.
The image below highlights the filters under Refine Your Search on the left-hand side of the page, which you can use to narrow your results. Popular filters include:
- Year Published
- Subject
- Language
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- Database - Ebook Central from ProQuestEbook Central contains thousands of eBooks from various publishers across a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines.
Points of View Reference Source
The Points of View Reference Source is a great place to find information that presents both sides of a current issue or event. Each topic provides an overview essay of the topic, a point (argument) essay, a counterpoint (opposing argument) essay, and a guide to critical analysis. These essays will help you build your persuasive arguments.
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To log in to Points of View Reference Source, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).
Search
There are two ways you can search for topics in this database:
- Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. Select a term from the populated drop-down menu of popular searches and publications, or select the magnifying glass icon to search. The image below demonstrates a search for the death penalty.
- Or use the browse function to explore the topics that are covered in the database. This is often a great way to help you decide on a topic to write about. Go to the Explore Topics section, and select the link for a topic of interest. The first image below highlights the Censorship topic, and the second image below highlights the Banning Books sub-topic.
Each topic opens with an overview essay and links to the point and counterpoint essays in the Related Items section. Each essay has a list of references from reputable popular and trade publications from all sides of the political spectrum. To read them, move down to the Bibliography section of the essay, and select the links from the list.
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- Database - Points of ViewThe Points of View Reference Source provides information that presents both sides of a current issue or event. Each topic includes an overview essay of the topic, a point (argument) essay, a counterpoint (opposing argument) essay, and a guide to critical analysis.