LibGuides: CRE 101/103, Thomas: Library Resources

Use this guide for CRE 101/103.

For the first assignment, you will:
search a library database
learn about scholarly sources
find a research article
save the MLA citation

Why Databases?

from Florida State College at Jacksonville

Search Tips

Use SIMPLE KEYWORDS in search boxes:

child welfare and poverty

child development and nutrition

infants and play

kindergarten and friends

screen time and toddlers

Use LIMITERS to narrow the results.

Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines

Image: Spence School Libraries

Example: Scholarly Article

Example: Popular Magazine

SEARCH & FIND

LIBRARY DATABASE: ALL SUBJECTS

Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Find journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area.
Show me how

LIBRARY DATABASE: PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology: Gale OneFile This link opens in a new window
Access academic journals and magazines that cover the study of emotions, personality, and the human mind.