Subject-specific Indexes: Which one to use?

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The nature of your topic and/or the extent of your research will dictate the most appropriate database(s). It is very useful to start with Expanded Academic ASAP to ascertain whether it adequately covers a topic and to identify key terms useful for your search in other databases.

To select subject-specific databases, click on the Find Articles link from the library's home page. Use the Subject List of Databases from the left-hand side of the page to select a subject area(s) of interest. Click on the subject to view a list of databases specific for that subject. Once you select a database, further details about the database are available at the database homepage.

For example, click on the Find Articles link from the library's home page. Under Subject List of Databases, click on the Literature/Language/Linguistics link to view a list of databases appropriate for research in the areas of Literature, Language, and Linguistics.

Assignment #3

Identify a database related to your area of study. Record the following information about the database: years of indexing and general topic information. Review the journal title list for the database. Complete one search in the database and record the information for finding two articles on your topic. Send this information as an e-mail to your instructor.