The library subscribes to many databases (135!) that cover a broad range of subjects. Two databases, Academic Search Complete and ProQuest, are good databases to start with for just about every subject. Sometimes, though, you need to use a database that provides more journals for a specific subject. This tutorial shows you how to use LibGuides features to find subject-specific databases.
Start at library.clark.edu.
Choose research.
Choose articles & databases.
Click the drop-down arrow for All Subjects.
Find the broad subject that your topic would fall under.
For example, if your topic is grade inflation, the broad subject would be Education.
Select Education.
This page lists all the databases that are related to the topic you chose.
You may notice that Academic Search Complete and ProQuest show up on the list for just about every topic. These two databases are always a good place to start.
Start at library.clark.edu.
Click Research.
Select By Subject.
From the list, find the broad subject that your topic would fall under.
For example, if your topic is about grade inflation, you would search under Education.
Select Education.
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Click on the link for the Subject Homepage.
Click the tab for databases to see a list of all the library’s databases related to education.
Start at library.clark.edu.
Click "Research."
Click "Databases A-Z List."
Click "Academic Search Complete."
Click "Choose Databases."
Click the hyperlinked text above the search field that says "Academic Search Complete."
The pop-up screen lists all the databases available from the same company (EBSCOhost).
Click the databases that are related to your topic.
For example, if your topic is grade inflation, click ERIC, because it’s a database full of articles on education topics.
Choose as many as you want.
Click "Select."
Click the hyperlinked text again to see al the databases you're searching.