LibGuides: Other Class Guides: Health

Database PASSWORDS

LOGINS & PASSWORDS

Click Here for the Passwords List. You'll need to log in as a Catlin Gabel student or employee. Having trouble? Contact your division librarian.

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You can search by keywords (ex: history poland), by title (ex: romeo and juliet), or by author (ex: Haruki Murakami).

Health Class: Topics Research

Health Class Research

Class Goals

Know how to select multiple Ebsco Host databases to search simultaneously (so efficient!)
Be able to construct a solid search
Know how to cite your sources in MLA Style
Show your knowledge by credentialing your sources

Good research is the result of good thinking.

Brainstorm a list of keywords and phrases relevant to your topic, and include synonyms. This is an essential step you should never skip. Think about synonyms for your keywords and phrases.

Use quotation marks for exact phrases:

ex: "reproductive health"
ex: "climate change"
ex: "social media"

Wild cards find all versions of a word when added after the word's root:

ex: immigra* finds immigrant, immigrants, immigrate, immigration, etc.
ex: abus* finds abuse, abuser, abused, abusive, etc.

Start with a general search, and narrow it down as you look through your results.

Databases for Health Research
Use the right tool for the right job! Not sure which ones to use? Ask Sue, Derek, or Erin for advice. We'll help you figure it out.
Many of our subscription databases require a login and password. Please click on the LOGINS & PASSWORDS link at the left.

NEWSPAPERS

New York Times This link opens in a new window
You've already got a NY Times account, so just log in, and look for the magnifying glass near the top of the screen to begin your search.
Newspaper Source (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
A useful source of articles from lots of national newspapers.
A strong choice for access to full-text articles from about 40 national newspapers, and many more regional newspapers..

HUMAN HEALTH TOPICS

Academic Search Premier (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
This is a multi-subject database with full-text articles on a wide range of subjects.
Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
A rich source of journal articles on health care, anatomy & physiology, and medicine.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
A selection of about 400 full-text journals on human development, behavior, addiction, and more.
Medline (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
Access to a good number of journals on human health, genetics, anatomy & physiology, pathology, and veterinary medicine.
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
A source of free STEM and biomedical journal articles. Many, but not all, are full-text.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS

Green File (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
Journal articles and government sources on sustainability, recycling, agriculture, renewable energy, and related topics.
Academic Search Premier (EbscoHost) This link opens in a new window
This is a multi-subject database with full-text articles on a wide range of subjects.
GREENR This link opens in a new window
This database gathers academic articles, newspaper articles, podcasts, and other useful resources in a well-organized set of results. Good choice for research on the environment and sustainability.

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