Research Databases and Citation Methodology

Vocabulary terms covering academic research databases, search engines, search filters, and citation formats from the lecture.

JSTOR

A research database containing academic content such as journals, book chapters, and research reports, as well as primary source content like videos and audio files.

Peer Reviewed

A review process required for scientific or academic research where other experts evaluate the study's research, methodology, and claims before publication.

EBSCOhost

A major subscription research database providing access to professional, peer-reviewed academic articles and full-text resources.

Google Scholar

A search engine located at scholar.google.com that specifically searches published scholarly and peer-reviewed articles rather than the open internet.

Virgo

The overarching search engine and database access system for the University of Virginia (UVA) Library.

APA Style

A standard citation format typically used for scientific and medical research writing.

MLA Style

A standard citation format typically used for social sciences and humanities writing.

Catalog Tab

A specific search tab in library systems (such as UVA's Virgo) that displays physical holdings, including print books and physical music scores.

Works Cited

The list at the end of a research paper containing the citations for all sources that were directly quoted or referenced within the text.