Find Articles in Library Databases
These databases include articles and other research sources related to social work. For some topics, you might want to try additional databases. See Literature Reviews for an introduction to lit review assignments.
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ProQuest PowerSearch This link opens in a new windowCovers many subjects, including social services, psychology, education, criminal justice, management, and more.
Brief how-to video: ProQuest Basics -
Esearch This link opens in a new windowSearch the library’s collection of articles, books, e-books, and more. Finds both academic and general sources: use the limits on the left of the search results to focus your search.
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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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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: Locating Quantitative and Qualitative Articles in PsycINFO
Article Searching Tips
A short video with search help for ProQuest PowerSearch, Social Services Abstracts, or PsycINFO:
Finding and Using Scholarly Sources
Understanding scholarly sources and peer-review:
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Peer Review in Three MinutesShort video: How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication?
Systematic Reviews
Systematic reviews summarize the best available primary research on a specific question. Learn more: What are systematic reviews?
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowA collection of six databases with Cochrane reviews, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and methods, assessments, and economic studies in health care. Cochrane reviews focus on health care including mental health, addiction, and behavioral treatments.
Searching the Cochrane Library Help pdf
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Social Work Librarian
Access Problems?
Using library online resources and databases from off-campus requires your EMU netID login and password.
Most Common Solution:
Still having problems?
- Troubleshooting Access for more tips
- Submit a question for an email or phone reply
Not a current EMU Student?
- Use MeL Databases. These databases can be used by Michigan residents.