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Technology Fundamentals: Exploring Databases
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Exploring Databases
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A bit about databases...
Searching individual databases is a little different than doing a Summon search, in a number of ways:
Summon searches many databases at one time, where here you will be going into just 1 database. Fewer results.
Individual databases are much more subject-specific.
Fewer results but usually much more focused and relevant.
Better search filters and options than Summon.
Recommended Databases
These databases are selected as a starting point for your project on advanced technologies.
Academic Search Complete
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EBSCO
Over 8500 full-text journals; more than half are peer-reviewed. Multi-disciplinary.
Permitted Uses
AccessEngineering
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McGraw-Hill
Engineering handbooks, videos, news, and interactive tables and graphs.
Up to 7 users at a time.
Permitted Uses
Applied Science and Technology Source
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EBSCO
Over 1,300 full-text journals, magazines, buyer's guides, directories, conference proceedings and more.
Permitted Uses
Gale OneFile: Computer Science
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Gale
Over 650 full-text magazines covering computer-related product information, news and reviews.
Permitted Uses
Science Database
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ProQuest
Over 950 full-text journals and magazines covering scientific research.
Part of the
ProQuest Central Collection.
Permitted Uses
E-Books
Skillport
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Skillsoft
Over 29,000 ebooks and 21,500 videos covering business, engineering, and IT topics.
Permitted Uses
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