Education Research Guide
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Journal Articles |
Background & Reference Information |
Books & More |
Selected Websites |
Interlibrary Loan |
Further Information
MultiSEARCH ... for articles, books & more
Find Journal Articles
Based on these descriptions, select the database that best meets your needs.
Core Databases
ERIC, Abstracts/Indexes, 1966 - present
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| Premier index of Education resources, including abstracts of articles from over 1000 journals and of documents such as teaching guides, research reports, lesson plans, and test and evaluation instruments. For searching help see the ERIC Tutorial or Quick Guide to ERIC. |
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| Education Research Complete, Full text, dates of coverage vary by title.
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| Extensive collection of full text education journals, including the areas of curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and related social issues. |
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| Professional Development Collection, Full-text, dates vary by title.
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| Highly specialized collection of nearly 550 quality journals (350+ peer-reviewed) on topics relevant to all levels of education, including higher education. Indexing and abstracting for 700 more. |
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| Education Combo |
| Searches three core education databases with a single search. Database specific limits are available. |
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Specialized Databases
| PsycARTICLES, 1894 - present |
| Full-text for 59 core scholarly and scientific journals. Covers topics of general psychology and specialized, applied, clinical and theoretical research. |
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| Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA), 1973 - present |
| Covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Monitors over 1,200 journals. Also available in paper copy 1967 - 2002 in Penfield. |
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Find Background & Reference Information
Use these sources to focus your topic, build a vocabulary, and find additional
sources as you begin your research.
K-12 Teaching Resources
| Children's Literature Comprehensive Database |
| An index of children's literature, ranging from the earliest baby board books to novels and nonfiction for young adults. Includes detailed descriptions and reviews. |
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| Discovery Education Streaming |
| Extensive video library on a wide range of topics. K-12 target audience, but many videos are appropriate for lower level undergraduates and professional development. Includes helpful teacher tools.
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Primary Search, 1984-present (full-text from 1989-present)
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| Designed for elementary school students. Provides indexing for 100 and full text of over 60 children's magazines, a children's dictionary, and an extensive image collection. For photos, maps, and flags, click on "images" and do your search. |
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| Ebsco Animals |
| This searchable "Encyclopedia of Animals" offers in-depth information describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals, and color photographs of many. |
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General Reference Sources
| Braintrack University Index (international - higher education) |
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| Certification Requirements for 50 States |
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| Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia, Ref LB 1139.23 E272 2007 |
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| Education and Sociology: An Encyclopedia, Ref LC 189.95 .E38 2002 |
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| Education in the United States: A Documentary History, Ref LA 205 C53 |
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| Education Statistics at a Glance (NCES) |
| see also: Digest of Education Statistics (Ref L 11 .D48) |
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| Encyclopedia of American Education, Ref LB 17 U54 2001 |
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| Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society, (3 v.), 2004 |
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| Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd edition, (8v.) |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 15 .E47 2003 |
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| Encyclopedia of School Psychology |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 1027.55.E523 2005 |
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| Eurydice: the Information Network on Education in Europe |
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| Glossary of Education Terms, Phrases, Buzzwords, and Jargon |
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| The Greenwood Dictionary of Education, Ref LB15 G68 2003 |
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| K12 Guides |
| Links to information and maps for schools and districts across the country. |
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| World Education Encyclopedia, 2nd edition, (3 v.) |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 15 W87 2001 |
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Literacy Education Sources
| Handbook of Reading Research, Ref LB 1050 H278 1984 (Vol. 3 published 2000) |
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| The Literacy Dictionary, Ref LB 1049.98 L58 1995 |
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| Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, Ref PN1008.5 .O94 2006 |
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Special Education Sources
| Brief Reference of Student Disabilities, Ref LC 4031 .N53 2002 |
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| Encyclopedia of Special Education, Ref LC 4007 E53 2007 |
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| Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Ref LC 4704 H364 2003 |
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| Encyclopedia of Disability, Ref HV1568 .E528 2006 |
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Books & More
Use Penfield's
library catalog
to find print and online books and government documents, CDs, DVDs, and more.
If the library catalog does not have what you need, use
WorldCat or the
SUNYConnect Union Catalog
to identify titles that you might borrow through our
interlibrary loan service (ILLIAD).
Selected Websites
These quality Internet resources have been selected by the librarian
specializing in this discipline.
Internet Resources - General Resources
Specialized Teaching Sites
Higher Education
- see
College & Financial Aid
Information
Interlibrary Loan
Use the
library catalog
to determine whether Penfield Library owns the book or journal you need.
Please also check the list of available
e-journals.
If the Library does not own the material, or if the material is not available,
you may request it online through our
interlibrary loan service(ILLIAD)
Further Information
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Citing Your Sources
Evaluating Your Sources
