LibGuides: DVS 101, Thomas: Library Resources

Use this guide for DVS 101.

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 trauma

kindergarten and exercise

child abuse and ptsd

Use LIMITERS to narrow the results.

Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines

Image: Spence School Libraries

Example: Scholarly Article

Example: Popular Magazine

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.

LIBRARY DATABASE: EDUCATION

ERIC This link opens in a new window
Search select journal articles and full-text documents from the Education Reference Information Center.

Lori Cunningham

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Contact:

Librarian
Boyce Campus, N411
ecunningham@ccac.edu