Article Databases
Which database should I use?
Each recommended database below has different strengths. Scan the description of the topics covered and select one or more databases to use. If you aren't sure, use the Ask a Librarian chat box on this page for suggestions.
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ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new windowArticles on all areas of business, including business communication; economics; international business; and public and private companies.
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news, reports, dissertations
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Opposing ViewPoints This link opens in a new windowEasy way to research controversial issues, such as Minimum Wage, Executive Compensation, Labor Unions, etc.
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Esearch This link opens in a new windowSearch for any topic in the library’s collection of books, articles, ebooks, dissertations, videos, music, and more.
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ProQuest PowerSearch This link opens in a new windowSearch over 20 academic databases at the same time, including business and related subjects.
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, dissertations and theses
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Google Scholar with EMU Full Text This link opens in a new windowSearch for scholarly materials on any topic
Info type: scholarly articles, books, research reports, theses, working papers, cited sources
Access Tips: Use link above to get access to EMU subscriptions with Findtext+ links.
If this link does not work and you receive an error message from Google then use this alternate link to Google Scholar and also set your Google Scholar preferences to show EMU library access links.
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ERIC This link opens in a new windowKey source for Education articles and reports.
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, dissertations, ERIC documents
Brief how to video: ERIC Basics
Look up Subject terms: Thesaurus on ERIC.gov
Find Full Text Articles
No direct link to full text in the database? Click on the EMU Findtext+ link or button.
Getting full-text articles has detailed instructions.
Books 24x7 eBooks
Books 24x7 books are online books that can be found via the EMU Library Catalog.
You can also search the full text of these books directly.
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Books 24x7 IT Pro This link opens in a new windowCurrent eBooks on business and computing topics.
The first time you use this, you will set up an account. Login with my.emich is required even on campus.
Books24x7 will remember you, so you can put books in folders, etc.
If you are researching a company or industry ...
If you are researching a company, the resources in these guides may be helpful.
International Business topics
Health topics or pyschology topics
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PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowSubjects: Psychology, Education, Business, Communication, Linguistics, Social Work
Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations
How To: ProQuest Basics
Locating Quantitative and Qualitative Articles in PsycINFO
PsycINFO Quick Reference Guide
Michigan News Sources
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Detroit Free PressCurrent news is free at the site. You can search the archives and retrieve abstracts for free. Full articles older than one month are not free at the site.
Professionalism Resources
This research guide has resources for developing professionalism, self-management, communication skills, decision making, ethics, etiquette and style, teamwork, leadership, and career skills.