For a list of the periodical databases subscribed to by the EdCC
Library go to:
Which Database is Right for My Needs?
Give consideration to the following aspects of your research:
1. Subject: Study the descriptions of the databases available
to you and choose the one(s) most appropriate for your topic.
2. Format: Decide what kind of information you need. Periodical
databases may include entire articles or bibliographic citations
to articles in magazines, newspapers and scholarly journals.
3. Scholarship level: Some databases are meant for practicing
professionals in a given field, e.g., ERIC, others are
designed for the general public. Some periodical indexes might
give access to magazines, others to journals.
4. Scope and Coverage:
a. Years of publication: Think about how far back you
need to go and how current you need your information to be.
Some databases go back ten years, others might only cover the
most current year. You can usually tell what time period is
covered by reading the screen.
b. Language: Some periodical databases allow the user
to search for books or articles in languages other than English.
For example, Ethnic NewsWatch allows searching in Spanish.
c. Geographic area: Some databases have a national focus;
others will have more of an international, regional, or local
focus. For example, ProQuest covers the Seattle Times
and fifteen other Washington State newspapers.
For a list of the periodical databases subscribed to by the EdCC
Library go to:
Ask a librarian for help
in selecting an appropriate periodical database for your particular
need.
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