2.1 Library Databases for Background Research
Examples of the reference databases available through the SCC Library:
- Biography (Gale in Context) Biographical information from periodicals, encyclopedias, and dictionaries
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Credo Reference Online version of reference works in every major subject area
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Gale eBooks Online version of reference works in every major subject area
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International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Social and behavioral sciences reference material
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Merck Manuals: Professional and Consumer Wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnoses, and drugs. Online multimedia formats include audio, 3D models, and animations
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Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) Overview articles, argumentative essays, periodical articles, and web resources for social and political issues
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Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas This database applies an academic lens to everyday aspects of American life. It is organized chronologically from 1900 through the new millennium
For a complete list of databases visit the library database page.
Some of the reference databases above contain information about many different subject areas while some are subject specific. It is always a good practice to consult a few different sources when gathering background information.
Examples of database reference articles on various topics:
- Minimum Wage overview article in the Opposing Viewpoints database
- Scientific Method from the Gale Encyclopedia of Science in Gale eBooks database
- Balance Sheet from the Encyclopedia of Small Business in Gale eBooks database
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder reference article in Merck Manuals database
- Break Dancing reference article in Pop Culture Universe database
- Networked Storage from the Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology in Credo Reference database
