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Social Work: Finding Articles -- Electronic Databases

This guide provides information about resources and databases (citations, articles, e-reference, e-books and media content) available to conduct research.

Library account set-up

You will need your D# set up in the library's system in order to gain access to any journal or e-book in the library's electronic resources.

If you're a new library user, complete the PATRON FORM to have your library account set up. (Process usually takes ~10-15 minutes during library hours.)

If you believe your account is set up, but haven't used it in awhile, call 302-857-6191 or e-mail LIBCIRC@desu.edu and ask if your account is ready or needs renewal. You will be asked to provide your D#.

Finding Articles

     

What is a Peer-Reviewed Article?

1. Scholarly articles are written by professionals in the field -- authors are subject matter experts, the information and data has been researched & reviewed.

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What are Non-Scholarly Sources?

2. Non-scholarly articles are written in popular magazines -- information is not researched -- articles are often biased and based on opinions

3. Trade publications cover business trends, new products or techniques, and organizational news -- written by staff or contributing authors

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4. Primary Sources are original documents or records of events described by someone who participated or witnessed the events. For example: government census, historical documents, statistical data, or manuscripts.

5. Secondary Sources are works that have been analyzed, an interpretation or review of the original work. For example: reviews, monographs, handbooks or literary criticisms.

Social Work Abstracts and Full Text Databases

Multidisciplinary Full Text and Abstract Databases