Databases: Subjects & Types

Now that you have learned more about your topic and identified some keywords, you can do more in-depth searching on specific aspects of your topic.

Consider what database subjects or format-types are most relevant to your topic.

A-Z list of library databases with filters by subject and type highlighted

Think about what academic subject your research topic falls under.

What kind of expertise would be most useful for your topic?

Are you researching mental health? Try the looking under the subject Social Sciences and selecting the Psychology & Behavioral Science Links to an external site. database.
Are you researching the effectiveness of intermittent fasting? Try looking under the subject Health and Sciences and selecting the Science Links to an external site. database or the CINAHL Links to an external site. database

Format-type might also be relevant to your topic.

Do you need up-to-date reporting from newspapers? Try looking under type Newspapers and selecting U.S. Newsstream Links to an external site..
Are you looking for documentaries? Try looking under type Streaming video and selecting Films on Demand Links to an external site..

Now You Try

Start at the Library homepage.
Click on Articles and Databases.
Filter the A-Z Databases list by Subjects and Types. Select a database that seems useful for your topic
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