Online Databases

EZproxy is a widely used system in libraries that allows remote users to access online resources, such as databases, e-books, and journals, as if they were on-site within the library's network. To use EZproxy, you typically need to log in with your library credentials. This process ensures that only authorized users can access the library's subscription-based electronic resources. 

HNU Learning Resource Center offers online databases or online subscriptions to students and faculty that will help in their academic enhance learning beyond printed resources.

For the research tools HNU LRC subscribe Grammarly and Turnitin

Grammarly

• • Functionality: Grammarly is primarily a writing assistance tool that helps users improve the quality of their writing by identifying and correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style issues.

  • Features: It offers a browser extension, a web-based editor, and integrations with various platforms such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and more. Grammarly provides suggestions for improving clarity, tone, and conciseness in writing.

  • Use in Research: While Grammarly is valuable for enhancing the overall quality of writing, it is not specifically designed for academic research or plagiarism detection.

Turnitin

• • Functionality: Turnitin is an academic plagiarism detection tool used to identify and prevent plagiarism in students' papers and assignments.

  • Features: It compares submitted work against a vast database of academic content, including papers, articles, and other academic material, to check for similarities.

  • Use in Research: Turnitin is commonly used by educational institutions to ensure academic integrity in student submissions. It is not a tool for general writing improvement but rather focuses on preventing and identifying potential instances of plagiarism.