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SPED 418 Research, Trends, Issues in Education

Educational Databases

Search Tips

Quick Steps to Locate Journal Articles on a subject:

  • Use a database (electronic index)
  • Start with a broad subject
  • Use Boolean Operators (And, Or , Not) to narrow the search
  • If you find an ideal article, locate the subject headings/descriptors within the article; then search by them, or use the find more like this feature
  • Remember to refine by dates and/or peer review