Choosing the best resources usually starts out by choosing the best periodical databases for the job. Below you'll see a list of suggested databases to start your research on DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
General Academic Databases
Academic OneFileA broad range of topics is covered in this general database, which includes full-text articles from thousands of periodicals as well as some reference books.
Academic Search CompleteA scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. This database offers coverage of information in many areas of study including: archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, ethnic & multicultural studies, food science & technology, general science, geography, geology, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields.
ProQuest CentralThis is the largest single periodical resource available, bringing together complete databases across all major subject areas, including Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities.
Education Sources
Chronicle of Higher EducationThe Chronicle of Higher Education is the primary source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators.
ERIC (Education Resource Information Center)large professional education database. Search for [Descriptors] including: Service Learning, Character Education, Public Service, Volunteer Teaching, Citizenship Education, School Community Programs, Student Participation, School Community Relationship, Experiential Learning, Student Volunteers.
Debate / Pro-Con Databases
CQ Researcher OnlineOriginal, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, including science issues.
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextOpposing Viewpoints in Context is an online resource covering social issues. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes.
Points of View Reference CenterThis is a great database to help you understand the pro's and con's of different debatable topics. It's also a handy place to see a list of really interesting topics if you need paper topic ideas and don't know where to start.
Social Sciences Databases
Ethnic NewsWatchis an interdisciplinary, bilingual (English and Spanish) and comprehensive full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press
PsycINFOThe American Psychological Association database for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations. This is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Full-text articles from PsycARTICLES are contained in PsycINFO.
SocINDEX with Full TextMostly full-text. Comprehensive sociology research database covering the broad spectrum of sociological study, including Communication studies. The database utilizes subject headings from a built-in sociological thesaurus for better search results.
