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Academic Search Complete - EBSCO
Academic Search Complete includes more than 8,992 full-text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 9,300 journals and a total of 10,900 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1865, with the majority of full text titles in native (searchable) PDF format
APA Style
The online style guide provided by the APA. See especially "Style Tips" and "FAQs".
Chronicle of Higher Education
Full-text access to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Content is updated daily. Also, you may set up "email alerts" and have them delivered to your in-box regularly.
Cowles Library Online Catalog
iLink, the online catalog for Cowles and Drake Law Libraries.
CRS (Congressional Research Service) Reports
CRS Reports (Congressional Research Service) was established to provide members, committees and congressional staff with nonpartisan and objective research and analysis on all public policy issues. Research divisions include: American Law, Domestic Social Policy; Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade; Government and Finance; Knowledge Services; and Resources, Science and Industry. Many CRS reports are updated at varying intervals, so it is always important to note the exact date of issuance rather than just the title and year of publication.
ebrary ebook collection
A collection of over 12,000 electronic books in a wide variety of subject areas. You will need to download the "ebrary reader" plug-in to view the e-books. Updated monthly.
Education Journals at Drake
A listing of journals related to Education available through Cowles Library. Links to journal content are provided.
Education: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources
Provides a listing, by major subject area, of the most important resources for research. Available as a netLibrary ebook, and also in the Reference shelves of Cowles Library, REF LB 15 .027 2000.
Education: A SAGE Full-Text Collection
Electronic access to the full text of 23 journals published by SAGE and participating societies. Index based on ERIC Thesauri.
Educators Reference Desk
Well-organized collection of online resources and services for the education community.
Encyclopedia of Education & World Education Encyclopedia
Both of these encyclopedias are available on-line through Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click on "Education" to see these titles.
ERIC - Cambridge Scientific Abstracts version
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts version of ERIC.
ERIC - Department of Education version
Department of Education's free version of ERIC.
ERIC - EBSCO version
Indexing and abstracts of journal articles and documents in education; links to some full-text where available.
Journals at Cowles Library
A complete listing of all journals, magazines, and newspapers at Cowles Library, whether paper or electronic.
JSTOR (JournalSTORage)
Electronic archive of the complete journal runs (excluding the most recent 2-5 years) of over 500 journal titles in over 20 academic disciplines.
Mental Measurements Yearbook - EBSCO
The Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 20000 contemporary testing instruments. Produced by the Buros Institute at the University of Nebraska. Includes testing instruments in psychology, education, business, and leadership.
License provides for up to 4 simultaneous users.
netLibrary ebook collection
A collection of over 12,000 academic e-books in many subject areas. These ebooks require check-out; create your own account if you are on campus, or call the Reference Desk (515-271-2113) if you're off campus.
New York Times (1980-current)
Full-text coverage of "The New York Times."
Also includes "The New York Times Magazine," and "The New York Times Book Review."
Open Access Journals in Education
Includes links to electronic journals that are scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text and accessible without cost. List is created by the AERA Special Interest Group for the Communication of Research.
Professional Development Collection - EBSCO
Full-text for over 516 journals for the professional educator.
Project Muse
Full-text of 200 scholarly journals published by Johns Hopkins University and other university presses.
Learn how to use Subject Headings in Project Muse by watching the vodast
RefWorks
RefWorks automates the tasks of citing information & creating bibliographies for research papers. Allows you to create your own citations or import from online databases. For remote access, call the All Serices Desk at 271-2113 and ask to speak with the librarian on duty to obtain the site code.
Need help exporting from a particular database? Check out our information page featuring many of our databases.
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Teacher Reference Center - EBSCO
TRC provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 periodicals. In addition, 96% of journals indexed in TRC are peer-reviewed. Topics include: Assessment, Best Practices, Continuing Education, Current Pedagogical Research, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Media, Language Arts, Literacy Standards, School Administration, Science & Mathematics, and Teacher Education.
Tests In Print - EBSCO
Tests In Print (TIP) is produced by the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements at the University of Nebraska. TIP serves as a comprehensive bibliography to all known commercially available tests that are currently in print in the English language. TIP provides information to users including test purpose, test publisher, in-print status, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s). A score index permits users to identify what is being measured by each test. Tests in Print is directly linked to the critical, candid test reviews published in the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) series. Users can research current test information from the TIP series and continue their search to all available test reviews published in the MMY series. (partially excerpted from publisher blurb)
