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ProQuest Education Database This link opens in a new windowNeed just a few articles quickly? Start here.
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ERIC (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowBest source for Education literature. Unlike other library databases, ERIC allows you to search for education levels (such as elementary or secondary) and target audience (such as parents or teachers). This version links to Penn State's paid journal subscriptions, enabling you to read articles online.
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America: History & Life with Full Text This link opens in a new windowHelpful for articles about teaching American history, especially in non-traditional environments such as museums.
To Expand Your Search
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Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) This link opens in a new windowHelpful for Education topics in communication disorders, language arts, and linguistics.
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Oxford Bibliographies Online This link opens in a new windowVetted lists of the seminal articles, books, and sites for dozens of topics in Education and the Social Sciences. Helpful for ensuring that you have identified the most important literature for your subject.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowUseful background information on political and social issues.
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Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowSimilar to CQ Researcher, presents background issues on current events and social issues.
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eHRAF World Cultures This link opens in a new windowWritten from an anthropological perspective, eHRAF provides "culture summaries" of thousands of cultural groups across the world, including their history, economy, social and kinship systems, and more.
Other Research Guides
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Area and Cultural Studies Subject GuidesA list of helpful research guides, including guides for African American Studies, Asian Studies, and more.
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History and Humanities Subject GuidesThe library's research guides for American History and the history of other parts of the globe.
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Languages and Literatures Subject GuidesIncludes research guides for French, German, Italian, Slavic, and Spanish Studies.
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Social Sciences and Law Subject GuidesA list of guides for Anthropology, Law, Political Science, Sociology, and other social sciences.