Articles, book chapters, books, dissertations, and peer reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
Sociology journals covering areas including gender studies, criminal justice, social psychology, racial studies, religion and social work.
Coverage on topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, and experimental methods.
Citations with limited full text on mental health issues caused by traumatic events.
Comprehensive general multidisciplinary database.
Journals published/distributed by Elsevier. Coverage is strongest for biology, chemistry, geology, marine science, mathematics, medicine, and physics.
Access to journals in the humanities, social sciences, and science.
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Finding Databases
Finding Articles
Sample Database Tutorial
(this video is just to get a general idea on how databases may look and work)
You can't just type out your keywords one after the other in the database (example: legalization marijuana medical uses). You will need to connect your keywords using the following "Boolean" operators:
Search here for library books on your topic.
Electronic books are accessed through the SearchUp Catalog. In a list of results they are identified by "Available Online" underneath the title, publisher, and publication date.
Physical books will be classified under "Held by Library."
Remember the library collects a variety of books for different perspectives, including historical.
Be sure to look at the publication date of any books you use!
Generally, books within the last 5-7 years are most current. However, check with your professor if you are unsure or have questions.
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How to Find Books and eBooks
Students have found this log useful to keep track of searches and articles of possible interest.
To access our e-resources, you will most likely be asked to sign-in at some point. This will just be your Upstate email and password.