Reference Databases
The resources below are perfect for getting started with your research. Reference sources are scholarly and reliable, but they are not the same thing as a "peer-reviewed journal article" (see Peer Reviewed/Scholarly Articles section below). The reference sources below are considered reliable and up-to-date, but they are not as specific as a research article. They are intended to provide you with general information that will help you get started with your research and fill in background information on your topic.
All of the following database links can be found on the the Databases page
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowOffers over 3,000,000 reference entries from all the major academic subject areas serving as a great starting point for your research. Includes tons of images, audio files, videos and full-text articles on any topic you can think of with full citations.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new windowContaining resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
- ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new windowGeneral reference database from business and political science to literature and psychology scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and daily news content, accessible to readers and researchers at every level.
