Using Research Databases - AAS 2010 Introduction to African American Studies - Perimeter College Spring 2020 - GSU Library Research Guides at Georgia State University

Which databases should I use?

These four research databases are recommended for AAS 2010 Coronavirus (Covid-19) assignment because they contain many articles appropriate for your current topic. Since this research involves current events it is best to search sources that publish frequently such as news sources and monthly publications. Some possible search terms are:

Coronavirus and African Americans (or African American communities)
Covid-19 and African Americans
Black Americans and coronavirus (or Covid-19)

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
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A scholarly, multi-disciplinary database providing indexing and abstracts for thousands of journals and other publications. PDF content dates back to 1887.
News & Newspapers This link opens in a new window
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Full text of U.S. and international news sources. Includes coverage of several major U.S. and international newspapers such as The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The New York Times, and the Times of London.
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
Updated weekly, this database offers in depth articles to researchers seeking understanding in todays crucial issues in topics such as politics, business, society and education.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
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ProQuest Central brings together over 160 major subject areas, including thousands of full-text scholarly journals, trade and professional titles, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports all together on a powerful, user-friendly platform.

Need more options?
Identify more databases for your subject by going to "Databases by Subject" on the Library Homepage. (Hint: Think broadly. Look for the subject area that would teach about that topic. For example, look for "Business" rather than "advertising strategies")

AAS 2010 Introduction to African American Studies - Perimeter College Spring 2020: Using Research Databases

Which databases should I use?

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