Research Guides: Writing Help: Article and eBook databases

Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
The Oxford English Dictionary - OED to those in the know - is widely regarded as the authoritative dictionary of the English language. More than just 600,000+ definitions, the OED features word history (etymology), pronunciation, quotations, and words by region and origin.
How to search OED

Find articles

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Provides magazine, trade journal, 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.
eBooks and Encyclopedias (Gale) This link opens in a new window
eBooks and Encyclopedias (Gale) contains full text online reference books on the subjects of art, business, education, environment, history, medicine, multicultural studies, religion, science, and social science. eBooks and Encyclopedias (Gale) is a great place to start your research - it is the academic version of Wikipedia!
How to search eBooks and Encyclopedias (Gale)
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
CQ Researcher is a great place to begin research on contemporary topics. Written by journalists, CQ Researcher reports include a topic overview background, data tables, images, opposing viewpoints and bibliographies. Topics include health, criminal justice, the environment, technology, social issues, international news, education, the economy, and more.
How to search CQ Researcher
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Begin your research on hot topics and current events here. Opposing Viewpoints offers "viewpoint articles" and opinion pieces that provide multiple perspectives to issues. Also includes popular magazine, newspaper, and academic journal articles.
How to search Opposing Viewpoints

Search eBooks

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EBSCO's ever-growing eBook collection includes eBooks on every topic, including business, health sciences, literary criticism, performing arts, religion, social sciences, technology, and CTE (career and technical education).
How to search EBSCO eBooks
Ebook Central (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Ebook Central (ProQuest) has tens of thousands of titles geared toward an academic audience and contains titles related to the arts, business, education, nursing, history, journalism, literature, religion and philosophy, and STEM.
How to search Ebook Central (ProQuest)

Off-campus access

Access CCC Library's online article and eBook databases from off campus anytime, anywhere! Follow the instructions below to log in from off campus.

Go to CCC Library's homepage.
Select Articles, eBooks, and Databases under Research tools.
Select a database (e.g., Academic Search Complete).
Log in using your full myClackamas email address and password.
Select Submit.
Success! You will have immediate access the database you selected.

Trouble logging in? Call 503-594-6042 or use our 24/7 chat tool for help.