What is a database? A database is searchable index of many reliable resources. Databases provide access to a wealth of useful research materials from academic journals, newspapers, magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, media, and more.
There are a variety of article sources within databases. Please view the chart below to understand article sources.
ARTICLE SOURCE
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Scholarly
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Newspapers
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Trade or Professional Journals
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Popular Magazines
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PURPOSE
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Use for in-depth, original research findings, and peer-reviewed research articles. | Use for current events topics or editorials and opinions dealing with current events. | Offers specialized industry or professional articles that tend to be more practical and applied in nature. | For the general interest reader—these articles are used to inform or entertain. | ||||
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