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Applied Psychology - Vancouver: Using Databases

Databases Overview

Databases used for academic research are bibliographic databases. They are a useful research tool to find articles on a specific topic. Unlike Google, an algorithmic natural language search, bibliographic databases use keywords and/or subject headings to search through large indices of high-quality academic journals, with many filter options to easily narrow your results. For help using databases, contact your campus librarian at vanlibrary@adler.edu or book an appointment using the link below.

Recommended Databases for Applied Psychology

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OVID Database Tutorials

Check out this video introduction to subject heading searching in OVID databases. These tutorials will apply to APA PsycInfo, MEDLINE, ERIC, Mental Measures Yearbook, and more. We also have a written tutorial available below.

EBSCO Database Tutorials

Check out some video introductions to EBSCO-provided databases. These tutorials will apply to Academic Search Complete, SocINDEX, and Business Source Elite, and more. We also have a written tutorial available below.