Articles provide more current information from that found in books. Articles are a good source of original research studies and evidence based practice. To find articles in scholarly journals, newspapers and popular magazines you need to search a research database. One of the most important steps in finding articles is selecting the right research database. Use the library's Database Guides by Subject to find those databases most appropriate for your topic.
To satisfy this step complete the following database selection tasks:
In the right section of this tab, select a database by subject.
Scroll through the list of databases. They are arranged under two categories: Highly Recommended and just Recommended. Each database has a brief one-paragraph description.
The first database under Highly Recommended is usually the best place to start.
In the list of Highly Recommended databases pick 2 databases.
Compare the 2 databases you selected. Identify any differences in years covered, topics covered, the amount of full-text, and any special features.
To finish this step complete the following database searching tasks: