Databases There is a vast amount of information available on the Internet--not all of it is true. Unlike when using generic search engines like Google, using an academic database will help ensure that the resources you find are peer-reviewed for accuracy. |
Academic database Online platform that provides access to resources like scholarly journals, articles, books, reports. They have search boxes to type key terms/ phrases into. You can limit parts of your search to narrow results (e.g., by subject, discipline, subtopic, publication date, author, title, etc.). Accessible to students through their college/university's required student credentials. |