This database organizes journals and publications by category. You can enter your keyword search on the main page or narrow down your topic by looking into some of the smaller categories. The results you get will be articles from a number of different journals.
The following databases are all found through the Gale link above. You can either search one database at a time or you can select to search a number of different databases at once. Below are those that may be the most helpful to this assignment:
Academic OneFile
This database offers peer-reviewed, full-text articles from a number of different journals, newspapers, and references sources. Your results will be articles from many different sources.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
This database will give you digital forms of reference books, some of which can also be found in the library shelves. Many encyclopedia entries are included as well as books on entire topics.
Here is an example of the search results that can be found with a simple keyword search of "Eastern philosophy":
Expanded Academic ASAP
"From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!"
Religion & Philosophy Collection
"Users of this collection can research different religions and philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. The collection is comprised of 250 periodicals, many of which are full-text. Coverage begins in 1980."
Culturegrams may be useful if you need information on life in a specific country. This can help give an idea as to what daily life is like in various places around the world.
This database offers information on a number of different topics but focuses primarily on history, government, issues, and geography. Religion and philosophy as well as individuals who are important players are easily accessed.
Databases
JSTOR
http://www.jstor.org/
This database organizes journals and publications by category. You can enter your keyword search on the main page or narrow down your topic by looking into some of the smaller categories. The results you get will be articles from a number of different journals.Gale Databases
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_se_wvhs
The following databases are all found through the Gale link above. You can either search one database at a time or you can select to search a number of different databases at once. Below are those that may be the most helpful to this assignment:
This database offers peer-reviewed, full-text articles from a number of different journals, newspapers, and references sources. Your results will be articles from many different sources.Academic OneFile
This database will give you digital forms of reference books, some of which can also be found in the library shelves. Many encyclopedia entries are included as well as books on entire topics.Gale Virtual Reference Library
Here is an example of the search results that can be found with a simple keyword search of "Eastern philosophy":
"From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!"Expanded Academic ASAP
"Users of this collection can research different religions and philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. The collection is comprised of 250 periodicals, many of which are full-text. Coverage begins in 1980."Religion & Philosophy Collection
Proquest Online, SIRS & Culturegrams
http://proquestk12.com/
Culturegrams may be useful if you need information on life in a specific country. This can help give an idea as to what daily life is like in various places around the world.Culturegrams
ABC-CLIO
http://databases.abc-clio.com/Authentication/LogOn?returnUrl=%2FMulti
This database offers information on a number of different topics but focuses primarily on history, government, issues, and geography. Religion and philosophy as well as individuals who are important players are easily accessed.Back to Library Home Page
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