Databases
After Research Guides, databases are a great starting place, as they are huge collections of resources grouped together in one space. And these spaces can depend on topic and resource type.
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Academic Search Complete
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary database covering social sciences, humanities, education, physical and life sciences, and ethnic studies with access to more than 7,000 peer reviewed journals and over 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. -
ProQuest
A collection of databases available from ProQuest on various subjects, including business, economics, history, biology, newspapers, art, politics, philosophy, earth and atmospheric sciences, and psychology. Select the databases most appropriate for your research topic and search them simultaneously. -
Research Guides
Curated collections of resources for particular topics. -
Databases and E-Reference
For finding online databases and reference materials.
Journals
Academic journals are similar to magazines in that they publish articles on a regular basis. Where they differ is the articles published in academic journals are generally peer-reviewed. This means another professional in that field of study has checked the work in that article for accuracy. Academic journals usually publish under a specific topic as well.
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Journal Search
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Research Guides
Curated collections of resources for particular topics.
Lean Library
Lean Library is a browser extension for Chrome or Firefox browsers that allows you to search OU's databases and journals when off-campus.
- While using Google Search/Google Scholar, Lean Library allows you to see if OU already has access.
- If OU doesn't have access, Lean Library will help you fill out the info for an InterLibrary Loan.
- Helps you avoid paywalls/paying more money for access to articles for research.
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Lean Library Info Handout
This handout repeats the information about what Lean Library is, how it works, and how to get it. You can use this handout to share about Lean Library with your friends and colleagues!
