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Suggested Library Databases
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowMultiple subjects are covered in this database of over 4,600 journals, including computer science and technology.
National Newspapers (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowSearch for news related articles related to technology and computers.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowFind journal and magazine articles related to the business side of the technology field.
Statista This link opens in a new windowThe world's largest statistical portal focused on businesses, industries, and media. Also includes infographics and charts.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar is a discovery tool that helps you find scholarly literature related to your topic.
PROS:
- Easy to search
- Shows you the impact of an article (how many times it has been cited by other published articles).
CONS:
- Not full text (with some exceptions). Unless the article/book is free to the public, you will be asked to pay to view the full text. NEVER PAY FOR AN ARTICLE/BOOK! Ask a librarian for help in locating a full-text copy for you.
- Has a limited search scope. You can miss out on other available articles on a topic if you only use Google Scholar.
Interlibrary LoanIf you can't find the article or book you need in FCC's Library, you can request an Interlibrary Loan. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows us to ask other libraries to send specific books or articles found in their collections for you to use.
Scholary Sources VS Popular Sources
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Scholarly Sources
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Popular Sources
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- Author: Written by experts (scientists, professors, scholars) in a particular field.
- Audience: Written for other experts in a particular field.
- Language: Very technical and scholarly. Not easily understood.
- Citations: Provide complete and formal citations for sources.
- Review Process: Often reviewed by a panel of scholars in the field being studied. (Peer-Reviewed)
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- Author: Written by professional writers, journalists, or members of the general public.
- Audience: Written for the general public.
- Language: Basic and clear. Easily understood.
- Citations: Provide informal or no citations for sources.
- Review Process: Reviewed by an editor or self-published with no formal review process.
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REMEMBER: Popular DOES NOT equal bad. Check with your professors to find out which popular sources they accept.
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