Research Databases

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Cornell Note Taking Method

The Research Process

Search Open Databases

Explora Database

Universalis Encyclopedia

Canadian Points of View

Literary Reference Centre

History Reference Centre

Science Reference Centre

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Cornell Note Taking Method

The Cornell Note Taking Method is a way of organizing your notes from lectures, textbooks, or research. Blank templates are available in the library, make a copy for yourself from this Google Doc, or watch the video to see how to organize your own notes.

The Research Process

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Search Open Databases

Use this search window to search a collection of over 20 free and open academic databases.

Explora Database

A user friendly interface that explores all of the EBSCO databases listed below.

Connect to Explora through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

Universalis Encyclopedia

French language encyclopedia.

Connect to Universalis through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

Canadian Points of View

A collection of essays arguing opposing view points on several Canadian issues. Includes links to articles for further research.

Connect to CPOV through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

Literary Reference Centre

A great resource for English. This database is a collection of articles, biographies, and critical essays on literature.

Connect to Literary Reference Centre through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

History Reference Centre

A collection of articles, biographies, and critical essays on history.

Connect to Literary Reference Centre through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

Science Reference Centre

A collection of articles, biographies, and scientific research.

Connect to Literary Reference Centre through the VLE

or

Use this link and use the login found here.

Table of Contents

Cornell Note Taking Method

The Research Process

Search Open Databases

Explora Database

Universalis Encyclopedia

Canadian Points of View

Literary Reference Centre

History Reference Centre

Science Reference Centre

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