Academic Databases

• Databases are online platforms that contain searchable resources.

  • Includes journals, articles, ebooks, and data sets

  • Will likely be in printable formats like a pdf file

• Databases are costly to maintain, thus the reason for having subscriptions

• Databases differ from Google/Google Scholar as these include peer-reviewed research and has more precise keyword searches and contains credible information

Best Filters For Finding Resources

• Peer-Reviewed

• Articles

• Publication Date (Last 10 years)

How to Search

• Use quotes for specific topics

  • “s** toys"

• Use connectors!

  • “s** toys” AND women

• Steal the “language" from non-academic articles

  • Key words are essential!

• Think of “nouns" for your concepts