Searching the right database...
Databases can be either subject or discipline specific, or cover a wide range of disciplines.
Subject specific |
Multi disciplinary |
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The subject coverage is within one discipline specifically |
The subject coverage is for a range of disciplines, not limited to one |
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Example |
Example |
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Ei Compendex - covers mechanical, chemical, civil and electrical engineering |
Proquest - covers business, health, computing, science, social sciences, etc. |
It is important to search within the databases that are related to your topic. You may need to search a number of databases to find a comprehensive range of information.
There are several considerations that will help you choose the best database. Learn about how to choose the right database.
