Database Guides & Tutorials

For information on using the databases for company, industry, or target market research, see Course Guides & Tutorials (ENTR 1060/2040).

General

• Introduction to MCC Library Services (video, 15:37 min.)
• Access Research Databases from Home (PDF, 690 KB)

Finding Sources

• How to Determine the Extent of Information Needed (Prezi presentation by Carrie Moran, University of Central Florida Libraries)
• What Are Databases and Why You Need Them (video, 2:34 min.)

Evaluating Sources

• Internet Research: What's Credible? (video, 28 min.)
• Evaluating Sources (PDF, 458 KB)
• Web Search Engines vs. Research Databases (PDF, 291 KB)

Searching Databases

• The Boolean Machine - Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to connect your search terms.
• Database Search Tips (PDF, 623 KB) - How to find journal (not magazine) articles, improving your search results, and how to request articles that aren't available full-text.
• Search Terms & Tips (PDF, 445 KB) - Tips for turning your topic into a research strategy and making your searches more precise.

Citing Sources

The Citing Sources page includes handouts on how to cite MCC's library databases following the APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) styles.

Database Apps for Mobile Users

See the Database Apps page.

Specific Databases

Artstor

• Artstor Support
• Self-Paced Training For Higher Ed Institutions (video, 23:34 min.)

Britannica Academic

• Homepage (default video) (1:16 min.)
• Search Results (scroll down the screen to view) (1:05 min.)

Catalog (WebPAC)

• Searching the Library Catalog
• Request Materials
• Your Library PIN

Discovery

• About Discovery
• What's Included in Discovery?
• EBSCO Discovery Service(video, 3:13 min.)
• Improving Your Search Results (video, 3:48 min.)

EBSCOhost Databases

Includes Academic Search Premier, Business Source Elite, eBooks, Health Source, MasterFILE, etc.

• eBooks: Downloading eBooks (MCC's guide)
• Searching EBSCOhost Databases (PDF, 672 KB)
• Introduction to EBSCOhost (video, 4:17 min.)
• Using the Result List (video, 3:39 min.)
• Reading an Article (video, 2:07 min.)
• Advanced Searching (video, 2:38 min.)
• Browsing Subject Terms (video, 2:23 min.)
• My EBSCOhost Folder (video, 3:13 min.)
• Creating a Search Alert (video, 1:28 min.)

Gale Databases

Includes Gale Virtual Reference Library, Literature Resource Center, LitFinder, Opposing Viewpoints.

• Gale Virtual Reference Library: The Basics (video, 7:17 min.)
• Gale Virtual Reference Library - Browsing & Searching  (video, 4:07 min.)
• Opposing Viewpoints - Where to Start When You Need a Research Topic (video, 4:46 min.)

Nexis Uni

For information on using Nexis Uni for company, industry, or target market research, see Course Guides & Tutorials (ENTR 1060/2040).

• Create a Personal Profile:
  • Creating a Profile (video, 2:41 min.)
  • Self-Registration for Nexis Uni™ Users
  • Tip Sheet: Customizing Your Nexis Uni™ ID
• Search FAQ
• How to Search from the Home Page (video, 3:02 min.)
• How to Use the Advanced Search Form (video, 4:14 min.)
• Creating Alerts (video, 1:50 min.)
• How to Annotate and Share Documents & Create and Share Folders (video, 1:41 min.)
• Source Selection & Creating Permalinks (video, 1:58 min.)
• Legal research:
  • Find Cases or Statutes (PDF, 714 KB)
  • Find Cases by Citation (video, 0:54 min.)
  • Find Cases by Docket Name (video, 0:54 min.)
  • Find Cases by Party Name (video, 0:54 min.)

Pro/Con Databases

• Databases with Pro/Con Points of View (PDF, 812 KB) - Opposing Viewpoints, Points of View Reference Center, and SIRS Issues Researcher.

Statista

• Find Statistics with Statista (PDF, 766 KB)
• How to Use Statista (video, 4:36 min.)