Psychology
Content: APA database that offers full-text for journals published by APA, the Canadian Psychological Association, Hogrefe Publishing Group and APA's Educational Publishing Foundation.
Purpose: Important database for psychology, counseling, and education students.
Special Features: The database is updated bi-weekly all content is available in PDF and HTML formats; a Methodology search filter to narrow searches to a specific research methods.
Content: Peer reviewed journals, full-text articles, and other research materials. Cross-referenced to sources in PsycINFO.
Purpose: Provides access scholarship from agricultural researchers on a variety of psychology topics.
Special Features: Includes a visualization tool and browse-by-topic feature that aids in brainstorming topics, a Lexile feature that filters texts by difficulty, the ability to highlight and add notes to text, and a read-aloud feature; Save content to Google Drive.
Content: Provides hundreds of full-text psychology journals. It offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and counseling.
Purpose: Full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.
Special Features: Includes many journals indexed in APA PsycInfo.
Content: Includes citations to millions of biomedical journal articles, as well as some books, book chapters, and reports.
Purpose: An essential database for biomedical and health topics
Special Features: Includes MeSH search functionality
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This database provides access to a vast collection of academic resources, including peer-reviewed journals, full-text articles, magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and videos. The purpose of this database is to give students access to a large variety of peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. It’s an excellent tool for gathering credible information, whether you’re working on a research paper, project, or just exploring new topics.
Special Features:
Visualization Tool & Browse-by-Topic: These features help you brainstorm and explore various topics, making it easier to find relevant research for your projects.
Lexile Feature: This option lets you filter articles by reading difficulty, so you can find materials that match your reading level.
Highlight & Note-Taking: You can highlight important sections and add personal notes to articles, helping you stay organized during your research.
Read-Aloud Feature: Need help reading through content? The read-aloud feature can read articles to you, making it easier to absorb information.
Google Drive Integration: Save your favorite articles and content directly to Google Drive for easy access anytime, anywhere.
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This reference database provides access to scholarly definitions, background information, and context across a variety of subjects. It’s a great way to get reliable, academic insights into your topic before diving into more detailed research. This database is an excellent starting point for brainstorming research topics and developing your initial search terms list. Whether you're unsure where to begin or need to expand your understanding of a topic, it helps lay a strong foundation for your research projects.
Special Features:
Mindmap: Visualize connections between ideas and topics to help you organize your thoughts and develop a clear research plan.
Related Articles: Easily find related articles and resources to deepen your understanding of the topic you’re exploring.
Image Search: Looking for visual references? The image search feature lets you find relevant pictures and diagrams that complement your research.
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ProQuest Central covers a wide range of fields like Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities. This database gives students access to a massive amount of peer-reviewed research and scholarly resources across multiple disciplines, allowing you to dive deep into your topic and find credible sources for papers, projects, and assignments.