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Databases - Academic Journals
Each database will give you a list of articles that match your search terms. The list will almost always include the citation information to the article. Other information may include full text articles, abstracts, book reviews, images and primary source documents; however, not every database will include this extra information. Use the following databases to access articles from JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS, and MAGAZINES.Databases - Academic Journals
Academic Journals
Journal articles are written by scholars in an academic or professional field. These articles may cover very specific topics or narrow fields of research. An editorial board may review journal articles to decide whether they should be published. Journals with articles that go through this process are called peer reviewed or refereed journals. Since journals are published at periodic intervals, they are grouped in the category called periodicals. Journals are usually published only a few times a year, such as bimonthly or quarterly. They may be in print format or on the Web as electronic journals.Use a Journal...-when doing scholarly research to find out what has been studied on your topic.-to find bibliographies that point to other relevant research.Academic Journals
If you are still unsure about the difference between magazines and journals, click here for a WSU Libraries handout that compares the two.Source: http://library.wichita.edu/empower/module1/journalsPopup.htm
EBSCO Explora
Tutorial
Digital Images
Digital Images
Use these SEARCH TOOLS to locate images (photos, maps, graphics) to illustrate information in your notes.
If you see pictures you might want to use during your research, ADD TO FAVORITES.
Photos must be appropriate for school.
Open the FULL SIZE image to download! Don't download a thumbnail!
COPY the URL (Internet address) for the original source of the image (NOT a Google Image search page) and PASTE it into the DIGITAL IMAGE FORM in EasyBib to create a citation.
Add image citations in alphabetical order.
SEARCH for Photos
Wikimedia Commons - Copyright-friendly images. must be cited
Getty Images - Royalty-free images, must be cited
National Geographic: must be cited
Citation Resources and Generators
Citation Resources and Generators
Noodle Tools
Newspapers
Newspapers include articles about current events and are a good source for local information. They can be found on newsstands, bookstores, and, of course, in the Library. Newspapers, like journals and magazines, are called periodicals because they are published regularly, or periodically. Most newspapers are published daily.Newspapers
Use a Newspaper...-to find current information about international, national and local events.-to find editorials, commentaries, expert or popular opinions.
Magazines
Magazines publish articles on topics of popular interest and current events. The articles are written by journalists and are for the general public. Advertisements usually help keep the cost reasonable for the average consumer. Magazines, like journals and newspapers, are called periodicals because they are published at regular intervals throughout the year. Most are published bi-weekly or monthly.Some magazines are written for practitioners or professionals of an applied field and are called trade magazines. Although trade magazines may be specialized, they do not usually include theoretical concepts or reports of original research, and therefore are not considered scholarly journals.Magazines
Use a Magazine...-to find information or opinions about popular culture.-to find up-to-date information about current events.-to find general articles written for people who are not necessarily specialists, theorists, or researchers in the topic area.
If you are still unsure about the difference between magazines and journals, click here for a WSU Libraries handout that compares the two.Source: http://library.wichita.edu/empower/module1/magazinesPopup.htm
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia articles contain factual articles on many subjects. Although encyclopedia articles may have been a major source for research in high school, in college you'll use sources that contain more depth. Use encyclopedias only for background information or an overview of your topic. There are two types of encyclopedias--general and subject. General encyclopedias provide overviews on a wide variety of topics. Subject encyclopedias contain entries focusing on one field of study.Use an Encyclopedia...-when looking for background information on a topic.-when trying to find key ideas, important dates or concepts.Encyclopedias
Almanacs/Manuals/Handbooks and Yearbooks
Almanacs/Manuals/Handbooks and Yearbooks
The Nation′s premier source for career information!
Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement.
Browse the Almanac by section, or use the Alphabetical Index.
The most trusted and commonly used drug information reference.
As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees. The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has spoken to all walks of life: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air.
Dictionaries
Dictionaries
Merriam-Webster Dictionary : Dictionary - Thesaurus - Spanish-English - Medical
Dictionary.com : Translates in over 50 languages. Provides pronounciation and word origin.
Atlases/Geographical Sources
Atlases/Geographical Sources
The National Atlas of the United States contains many maps, including maps of climate patterns, U.S. federal lands and Indian reservations, U.S. Presidential elections, satellite views, time zones, and U.S. territorial acquisitions,
The State and Local Government Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments.
PERRY-The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Room, located at the University of Texas at Austin, houses a collection of more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world. This collection consists of atlases, travel guides, gazetteers and many types of maps, including United States Geological Survey (USGS), navigational charts, International (World) maps, travel maps and items included in the U.S. Depository Library program. More than 46,000 map images from our collection are also available online.
World Atlas with links to regional, country, and state maps.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Timeline of Top Stories linked to news articles.
Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.
Use MapQuest for driving directions and maps. See local traffic and road conditions, find nearby businesses and restaurants.
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
Biographical Sources
Biographical Sources
Learn more about the unexpected relationships between your favorite stars, famous figures, and notorious personalities when you explore the groups and profiles on BIO.
Tracks the activities of people we have determined to be noteworthy, both living and dead. The NNDB Mapper is a visual tool for exploring the connections between people in NNDB, linking them together through family relations, corporate boards, movies and TV, political alliances, and shadowy conspiracy groups. Maps can be saved and shared for others to explore.
A searchable database of more than 100 million data items including more than 2 million movies, TV and entertainment programs and more than 4 million cast and crew members.
Medical Sources
Medical Sources
Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language on MedlinePlus, the up-to-date, trusted health information site from ...
Medical references published by the American pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. (known as MSD outside the United States), that cover a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs.
The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn
Websites
The World Wide Web allows access to information on the Internet through a browser or search engine. One of the main features of the Web is the ability to link quickly to other related information (hyperlink).Websites
There are LOTS of types of user generated media on the open web: Facebook, blogs, vodcasts, wikis, and discussion boards, just to name a few. These sources may help you dream up ideas for your research projects, but they are NOT usually appropriate for college-level papers.
Use the Web...-to find current information.-to link to information provided by the library.-to find information from all levels of government - federal to local.-to find both expert and popular opinions.Source: http://library.wichita.edu/empower/module1/WebPopup.htm
Whois.Net : Domain Research Tools
Domain Registrars
The Traap Test: Evaluating Information
Don’t be trapped by sources--learn how to evaluate them!
(adapted from the Meriam Library, California State University, Chico)
Timeliness: The "newness" of the information
When was the information published or posted?
Have there been new versions or editions since this was published?
How quickly does new research for this topic come out?
Does new research expand upon or replace old information for this topic?
Relevance: The depth and importance of the information for you
Does this source help answer your question? Does only part of it help?
Is it covering all aspects of your topic or only parts?
How detailed is the information? Is it too basic for your needs? Too advanced?
Authority: The source of the information
Who is the author? What can you find about her in the source itself or through a web search?
Is the author a professor or other expert? Does she have a degree related to the topic? Has she written on the topic previously?
Is the author drawing from her own personal experience?
Has the information been reviewed in some way, such as by an editor, fact checker, or through peer review? Was it self-published or posted on a personal site?
Accuracy: The reliability and correctness of the information
Where does the information come from?
Does the author cite other sources? What does she cite?
For websites, did the author provide links to other sources? Do the links still work?
For studies, experiments, and other original research, does the author explain the methods she used to find her results?
Does the information in this resource agree with other resources you have found and your own personal knowledge?
Purpose: The reason the information was created
Why did the author publish this source? Is she looking to inform, teach, advocate, sell, or entertain?
Who is the intended audience? Is this designed for general readers or academic readers?
What political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, personal or other perspectives does the author have?
What perspectives are not included within this resource, especially less privileged perspectives?
SEARCH Engines
SEARCH Engines
Meta Search Engine : a search tool that uses another search engine's data to produce its own results
Topic Index
Data & Statistics
Visual Search Engine
Ask Jeeves
Lycos : SearchGuard
Yahoo Directory
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