Research Guides: BI211 Blackwell: CCC Library databases

Databases with peer-reviewed articles

Here are some great academic alternatives to searching for articles in the CCC Library Catalog and Google/Google Scholar.

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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.
PubMed (MEDLINE & PubMed Central) This link opens in a new window
PubMed is a government website that allows users to search for biomedical and health-related scholarly literature. If you are looking for medical information from any disciplinary perspective, PubMed is a good place to start.
How to search PubMed

Use these tips when you search in CCC Library databases. Your search results will be more focused and relevant to your topic!

Use quotation marks around phrases and search terms to search for the words in the exact order you would like, instead of separately.
Use different search boxes for each different idea that makes up your overall topic.

Too Many Results?	Too Few Results?
Add in additional search terms. Limit to peer-reviewed journals. Limit by date. Limit by subject. Limit to items with full-text availability. Change the search box dropdown menu to "Abstract" or "Subject."	Verify that you spelled everything correctly. Erase unnecessary search terms. Try different search terms. Use the Boolean operator OR between search terms. Remove any limits you may have added to an earlier search. Change the search box dropdown menu to "All Text" or "Entire Document."

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