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The databases listed below offer magazine and peer-reviewed journal articles. Several of the database are environmental and natural science-focused in their content.
Pro-tip! Not everything in a library database is considered "credible or authoritative" - it is up to you to determine which information is best to use on your Research Essay assignment.
Full-text of newspaper, magazine, trade journal, and peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as eBooks, videos and podcasts. Subject coverage includes the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, and literature. It’s a great place to look for resources when you’re not sure where to start.
Magazine, trade journal, newspaper, and peer-reviewed journal articles on a wide range of subjects and is good for research on almost every topic. Most articles are available in full-text. It’s a great place to look for scholarly resources when you’re not sure where to start.
Browse videos, news sources, refereed case studies, conference proceedings, authoritative analysis, legislation, statistics, and primary source articles on topics addressing the physical, social and economic aspects of environmental issues.
Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference sources covering environmental issues and policies. Includes perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policymakers, and corporate interests.
Contains full text online reference books on the subjects of art, business, education, environment, history, medicine, multicultural studies, religion, science, and social science. This alternative to Wikipedia is a great place to start your research.
A Google search engine that looks for scholarly material indexed online (books, articles, dissertations, technical reports). To get free full text, link your Google Scholar account to CCC Library.
Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment. Topics covered include climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) lets you request copies of articles and book chapters from other libraries. Use ILL to request books not available through Summit. ILL is free.
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