Intro to Research Databases
The following database recommendations may help you get a general start to your research.
When you are off-campus, you will need to log in to the databases to access the content.
Database Login (Username and Passwords) - must be logged in to your @fusdk12.net account to view this document.
** Creating an Annotated Work Cited draft page may be helpful to keep all your source citations linked and easily accessible. Keep in mind that MLA citations will have a link to the article, while APA citations may not have a link (make sure you copy the links to your articles so you have them readily accessible).
Use 1-3 keywords (not full sentences). Please be careful in spelling the person or event correctly.
A general database that will offer quick facts.
After you search, you will see options for filtering your results.
Articles will allow you to read a summary similar to what you may see in a encyclopedia.
Images may be helpful if you are presenting a visual project, and are easy to cite using Britannica School.
Primary Sources will give you results from people during the time of the event. There may be articles that are written by the historical figure you are researching.
Use 1-3 keywords (not full sentences) in your search.
Best used once you have a specific set of keywords for your research, along with a user-friendly interface for retrieving peer-reviewed, scholarly articles.
Filter by:
Online Full Text - this ensures the full article is available to you, and not just the summary or abstract.
Peer-Reviewed - to ensure that you only retrieve scholarly articles that have been vetted by experts.
Date Range - filter to the past 5 years to have articles that are written recently and are applicable.
Use 1-3 keywords (not full sentences) in your search.
Best used for for beginning researchers on topics that are from various subjects. The search result may include a short summary of the topic.
Filter by:
Scholarly Article - to ensure that you only retrieve scholarly articles that have been vetted by experts.
Date Range - filter to the past 5-7 years to have articles that are written recently and are applicable.