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Efficient Database Research Strategies

Explore research databases at PVCC, learn to use Boolean logic, access reliable sources, avoid taboo topics, and navigate academic resources effectively.

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Efficient Database Research Strategies

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  1. Research, Databases & “Taboo” Topics • Research on Databases • Databases @ PVCC • :Taboo” Topics--topics to avoid for the lat two papers

  2. Research • Databases similar to Online Catalogues • Search by • Author • Title • Subject • Keyword • Databases differ from Online Catalogues • Databases usually only have articles, no books

  3. Using Databases • Databases similar to Search Engines • Type in your search word(s) • Try and make it as specific as possible in order to lower the number of results. • Use Boolean operators to help limit your result • Databases differ from Search Engines • Limit your search by clicking on “Full Text” and/or “Refereed” • Usually works in databases have been printed first • Database articles are not usually available by simply going to a web page. Usually must enter them through a library.

  4. Boolean Logic • Uses combinations of keywords with the following words • And, But. Or. Not, Plus • These words help to narrow the search so you are not looking at a lot of superfluous works • religionandscience--The database will find articles that contain both of these words • Religionandsciencenotcreation--The database will find articles that contain religionandscience but will eliminate any articles with creation in them.

  5. PVCC Databases • Expanded Academic Index ASAP • MasterFile Premier • Academic Search Premier • CQ Researcher • Ethnic News Watch • Arizona Newspapers • Eric • Issues and Controversies

  6. Accessing from Home • REMOTE ACCESS to Databases requires only your 13-digit bar code number located on the back of your PVCC ID card and only for a database that requires it. • All students, faculty, or staff not having a PVCC ID will need to obtain one through Admissions & Records and College Safety if wanting to check out Library materials or use the Databases. • Note: If you are having problems accessing the Databases please call 602-787-7200 for assistance.

  7. Expanded Academic Index • General Studies database • Allows a search to be by Keyword or Subject • Covers many and varied topics • Allows a search to be refereed • Allows a search to be narrowed • Allows a search for full-text articles only • Can browser print, pdf print, email, or save to a disk

  8. MasterFile and Academic Premier • Covers any topic • Allows a search to be Peer Reviewed • Allows a search to be narrowed • Allows a search for full text articles only • Can browser print, pdf print, email, or save to a disk

  9. CQ Researcher • Another excellent database • Academic resources on many topics • Provides detailed information from reliable sources

  10. Ethnic News Watch • Database that provides resources from newspapers of various ethnic backgrounds • Nice place to get information from a different point of view • Example: read a Native American newspaper article on Native American casinos

  11. Arizona Newspapers • Provides links to the latest Arizona Newspaper articles • Provides links to past articles • Focus is on newspapers, therefore no sources are given--not reliable sources

  12. ERIC • Education Resources • Focus of entire database is upon education • Provides abstracts only

  13. Issues and Controversies • Databases provides resources on controversial issues • Easy to use • Content includes: articles, tables, graphs, background on topic • Information is not always current

  14. Unacceptable Topics • Abortion • Death Penalty • Gun Control • Legalizing Marijuana • Violence in the Media • Cloning • Stem Cell Research

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