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Perspectives Library Session Learning Outcomes: Choosing the Right Database

You will learn how to locate the databases the Blough-Weis Library has available to SU students.
You will learn that different databases will cover different topics and different sources.
You will learn to consider and select appropriate databases for your research topic.
You will learn to create an in-text citation in APA Style.

General Databases

Wide range of topics covering many disciplines.
Publication dates will vary.
Variety of source types such as scholarly articles, ebooks, newspapers, videos, newswires, reports, book reviews and more;
Good databases to begin your research for background information about your topic

Subject-Specific Databases

Specific topics within their subject area or a group of related disciplines.
Publications dates will vary.
Variety of source types such as scholarly articles, ebooks, films, documentaries, literature criticisims, company & industry reports, statistics and more;
Good databases to locate sources very specific to your topic

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