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Finding Academic Articles in Databases
A good database to start with is PAIS (Public Affairs Information Index):
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Public Affairs Information Service Index (PAIS) This link opens in a new windowIndexes books, periodicals and selected local, state, national, and international government documents in the areas of public policy, social policy and the social sciences from 1915 onward.
Multidisciplinary Databases
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Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowFind scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, dissertations, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from multiple disciplines.
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DimensionsSearch scholarly publications, policy documents, grants, and more. Register with your Emory email.
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Scopus (SciVerse Scopus) This link opens in a new window
Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature including scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Covers science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
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Web of Science This link opens in a new windowA collection of multidisciplinary citation databases, including Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, and more.
Agriculture and Environment Databases
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CAB Abstracts This link opens in a new window
CAB Abstracts is for agriculture, veterinary science, food science, soil science, environmental science, nutrition, and tourism. The publications included are from 1973 to present in various languages and publication types, including grey literature, journals, and conferences.
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Environment Complete This link opens in a new windowAccess material related to environmental studies. Major fields include agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, geography, and more.
Sociology and Anthropology Databases:
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SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Indexes journals, books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations and conference papers in sociology and related disciplines.
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Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowCovers the international literature of sociology, social work, and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences from 1952-present.
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AnthroSource This link opens in a new windowAccess full-text publications from the American Anthropological Association including journals, newsletters, bulletins, and monographs.
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Anthropology Plus This link opens in a new windowCovers journal articles, edited books, and essays in anthropology, archeology, and related interdisciplinary research.
Public Health databases:
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Global Health This link opens in a new window
International coverage of communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS), tropical and parasitic diseases, human nutrition, community and public health, and medicinal and poisonous plants. Archives include content dating to 1912.
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowProduced by the National Library of Medicine, this biomedical database includes over 30 million citations and dates back to 1946.
Economics and Business Databases:
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EconLit with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Access a wide variety of economics-related literature. Includes indexes of journals, books, and dissertations, and covers both economic theory and application.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowAccess a range of material related to business. Includes peer-reviewed journals, financial data, monographs, case studies and more.