LibGuides: HI 102 Western Civilization II: Databases

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NoodleTools This link opens in a new window
An online research management platform including a bibliography composer and note-taking features.

What is it?
NoodleTools is a resource that allows students to evaluate resources, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. it generates accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian references with options to annotate and archive lists of documents. It offers a visual 'tabletop' to manipulate, tag and pile notecards, then connect them in outlines to prepare for writing.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for an all-in-one resource to assist with note-taking, citations, and pre-writing projects.

Research Assistance Program
A member of the reference team will work with you one-on-one throughout your academic career to answer your questions about the research process.
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Recommended Databases

You will be prompted for your BU login when accessing the databases from off campus.
Search multiple databases simultaneously using the Search articles,eBooks, & more search box on the library homepage.
Or search a specific database from the list below:

ABI/INFORM Complete This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive collection of full text articles, cases, and news on business topics.
What is it?
ABI/INFORM Complete features 3,000+ full text journals plus dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news relating to business, management and trade.
Why use it?
Use this database if you require scholarly sources when researching or writing within the fields of business and economics.
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Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
An enormous database of scholarly resources, encompassing a wide range of disciplines.
What is it?
Academic Search Ultimate provides full text access to nearly 4,500 journals (3,600 peer-reviewed) from a broad range of academic disciplines.
Why use it?
Use this database if you need an all-inclusive place to begin or expand on research topics.
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Alexander Street Video This link opens in a new window
A multidisciplinary collection of streaming videos complete with transcripts.
What is it?
Alexander Street Video contains over 65,000 videos covering numerous disciplines, including art & design, health sciences, literature & language, psychology & counseling, and social sciences. Most videos are in short documentary, educational video, short film, or personal interest piece formats, and the database includes up-to-date video content on contemporary political topics.
Why use it?
Use this database if you are looking for video content on any particular academic subject.
EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
A portal that searches all EBSCOhost databases at once.
What is it?
EBSCOhost is one of the most comprehensive database services available. Through this link you can search all of the EBSCO databases at one time: Academic Search Premier, Biography Reference Bank, Business Source Complete, ERIC, International Security & Counter Terrorism Reference Center, LISTA, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Medline with Full Text, Mental Measurements Yearbook & Tests in Print, Military & Government Collection, OmniFile Full Text Select, Primary Search, and Regional Business News.
Why use it?
Use this tool if you want to research virtually any subject area within EBSCOhost databases.
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Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
A resource providing access to multidisciplinary digital educational videos.
What is it?
Films on Demand allows students immediate access to a multidisciplinary digital video library geared for the educational community. Students can share, save, and organize videos in custom playlists. Up-to-date citations are also available for all videos in MLA, CMS, and APA formats.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for videos in a variety of academic subject areas.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
A database of streamed documentaries and movies.
What is it?
Kanopy streams more than 26,000 films selected for university students. Selected films include documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics, and blockbusters. The discovery engine encourages users to challenge themselves to watch films outside their comfort area. Kanopy also allows users to watch films any time, anywhere, on any device.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for streaming videos on a variety of academic subject areas.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Search all of the ProQuest databases at one time
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WorldCat This link opens in a new window
The world's largest network of library content and services.
What is it?
WorldCat allows user to search millions of OCLC catalog records for books, web resources, and other material worldwide with records. Its coverage stretches from before 1000 BC to the present. Since participating libraries serve diverse communities in dozens of countries, resources are available in many languages.
Why use it?
Use this resource if you are looking for information about library-owned resources.

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