The library databases provide you with full text scholarly articles. Google Scholar is another option for finding full text articles. Watch the quick tutorial below to link your Google Scholar account to the Butte College Library in order to find more full text results.
You can search for educational videos using our Alexander Street video database.
Online streaming of academic related videos.
The library subscribes to a wide range of databases that allow you to search for specific information on your topic in thousands of newspapers and journals. Many of your instructors will require you to find peer-reviewed articles. Peer-review articles have the highest credibility because the information within the article is double checked by a experts in the field.
Below are a list of suggested databases to start. You can also browse our full list of databases by clicking on the A-Z link below.
Full-text articles of the most important, current, and controversial issues of the day. Includes an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research.
When searching in a database like EbscoHost or Proquest, finding the right keyterms can be challenging. Watch the short video below to learn a few quick tips for finding the best keywords. You will be spending some time in a trial and error phase until you find the best keywords on your topic. If you get stuck, contact a librarian for help.
When starting your research and throughout your research process, your goal should be to find better, more relevant keywords. Ebsco and Proquest databases provide you with several options for finding keywords.