The most frequently-used databases
Why search here? Good starting point when researching topics that intersect with multiple disciplines.
Content type: Scholarly articles, newspaper articles, magazine articles, trade journal articles
Coverage dates: 1887-present; varies by title
First time users will need to register using this link https://cpreg.thomsonreuters.com/#/seamless
Why search here? Access a comprehensive online service for tax, accounting, and audit professionals, providing primary source materials, expert analysis, news updates, and workflow tools.
Content type: Federal, state, and international tax law, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), audit guidance, expert commentary, tax news, practice aids, calculators.
Is a collection of evidence-based content that provides practicing nurses with instant access to online references at the point of care.
First time users: On the site, type in the school name and follow the instructions
Already registered: If you don't have an active academic pass, visit accessnyt.com, type in the school name, and follow the instructions. Since you are registered, lick "Already have an account" which is found below “Create an Account”
Why search here? Visualize, analyze, and map a wide range of data related to demographics, real estate, health, crime, and more at various geographic levels, from national down to a specific address
Content type: Maps, charts, and reports created from over 37,000 datasets (demographics, housing, real estate, health, crime, economy, education, and assets
Coverage dates: Data is updated regularly, with some datasets covering historical information dating back to the 1970s, while others are a snapshot of the most recent available data
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Why search here? Discover biomedical and life sciences research using this search tool run by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Content type: Abstracts of scholarly articles, clinical trials, meta-anlayses, systematic reviews, books
Provides access to the full text of journals published by Elsevier and its subsidiaries and other publishers whose online journals are hosted by ScienceDirect
The Web of Science Core Collection is a group of databases (Science Citation Index Expanded, 1900-present; Social Sciences Citation Index, 1900-present; Arts & Humanities Citation Index, 1975-present) that together cover more than 21,000 journals across all disciplines. The Emerging Sources Citation Index (2005-present) tracks thousands of additional journals that are being considered for inclusion in the main citation indexes. Other files track references from conference proceedings (1990-present) and citations to books (2005-present). The Web of Science platform currently also provides temporary access to several databases that are not part of the Core Collection, including Biosis Citation Index, Data Citation Index, and Zoological Record.
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Why search here? Authoritative guidance on scientific publishing style, formatting, citation practices, and editorial policy—trusted across disciplines in science, presented by the Council of Science Editors
Content type: A fully searchable online version—with tools like citation quick‑guide, bookmarks, notes, style sheets, plus a users’ forum
Why search here? Visualize, analyze, and map a wide range of data related to demographics, real estate, health, crime, and more at various geographic levels, from national down to a specific address
Content type: Maps, charts, and reports created from over 37,000 datasets (demographics, housing, real estate, health, crime, economy, education, and assets
Coverage dates: Data is updated regularly, with some datasets covering historical information dating back to the 1970s, while others are a snapshot of the most recent available data
First time users can access this quick start quick. Watch the video for a demo or review the document linked on the page: https://policymap.helpdocs.io/resources/academic-quick-start-guide
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