Education Research Guide
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Journal Articles |
Background & Reference Information |
Books & More |
Selected Websites |
Interlibrary Loan |
Further Information
Quick Search ... for articles, books & more
Find Journal Articles
Based on these descriptions, select the database that best meets your needs.
Core Databases
ERIC, Abstracts/Indexes, 1966 - present
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| Premier index of Education resources, including abstracts of articles from over 1000 journals and of documents such as teaching guides, research reports, lesson plans, and test and evaluation instruments. For searching help see the ERIC Tutorial or Quick Guide to ERIC. |
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| Education Research Complete, Full text, dates of coverage vary by title.
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| Extensive collection of full text education journals, including the areas of curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and related social issues. |
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| Professional Development Collection, Full-text, dates vary by title.
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| Highly specialized collection of nearly 550 quality journals (350+ peer-reviewed) on topics relevant to all levels of education, including higher education. Indexing and abstracting for 700 more. |
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| Education Combo |
| Searches three core education databases with a single search. Database specific limits are available. |
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Specialized Databases
| Exceptional Child Education Resources, Abstracts/Indexes, 1995 - 2004 |
| Provides citations and summaries for articles in more than 200 scholarly journals, books, ERIC documents, dissertations, government publications, and nonprint materials. |
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| PsycARTICLES, 1894-present |
| Full-text for 59 core scholarly and scientific journals. Covers topics of general psychology and specialized, applied, clinical and theoretical research. |
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| Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA), 1973 - present |
| Covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Monitors over 1,200 journals. Also available in paper copy 1967 - 2002 in Penfield. |
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| WestLaw Campus |
| Full-text of state and federal court decisions, state and federal statutes, law reviews, and law encyclopedias. |
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| Primary Search, 1984-present (full-text from 1989-present)
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| Designed for elementary school students. Provides indexing for 100 and full text of over 60 children's magazines, a children's dictionary, and an extensive image collection. For photos, maps, and flags, click on "images" and do your search. |
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Find Background & Reference Information
Use these sources to focus your topic, build a vocabulary, and find additional
sources as you begin your research.
K-12 Resources
| Children's Literature Comprehensive Database |
| An index of children's literature, ranging from the earliest baby board books to novels and nonfiction for young adults. Includes detailed descriptions and reviews. |
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| Discovery Education Streaming |
| Extensive video library on a wide range of topics. K-12 target audience, but many videos are appropriate for lower level undergraduates and professional development. Includes helpful teacher tools.
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| Ebsco Animals |
| This searchable "Encyclopedia of Animals" offers in-depth information describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals, and color photographs of many. |
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| The World Factbook |
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| 50States.com: States and Capitals |
| Lots of basics and links to a blank outline map of each state. |
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| A to Zoo: Subject access to children's picture books, Ref PN 1009.A1 L715 |
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General Reference Sources
| Certification Requirements for 50 States |
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| Dictionary of Multicultural Education, Ref LC 1099 D53 1997 |
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| Education and Sociology: An Encyclopedia, Ref LC 189.95 .E38 2002 |
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| Education in the United States: A Documentary History, Ref LA 205 C53 |
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| Education Statistics at a Glance (NCES) |
| see also: Digest of Education Statistics (Ref L 11 .D48) |
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| Encyclopedia of American Education, Ref LB 17 U54 2001 |
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| Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, Ref LC 3707 E53 1998 |
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| Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society, (3 v.), 2004 |
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| Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education, Ref LB 1139.25 E53 1992 |
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| Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd edition, (8v.) |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 15 .E47 2003 |
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| Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration, (2 v.), 2006 |
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| Encyclopedia of School Psychology |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 1027.55.E523 2005 |
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| Eurybase: the Information Network on Education in Europe |
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| Glossary of Education Terms, Phrases, Buzzwords, and Jargon |
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| The Greenwood Dictionary of Education, Ref LB15 G68 2003 |
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| K12 Guides |
| Links to information and maps for schools and districts across the country. |
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| New York State Education Department Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Publications |
| Includes standards & resource guides. Many also available in the Teaching Resource Center - "library use only" section. |
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| New York State: Assessment |
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| World Education Encyclopedia, 2nd edition, (3 v.) |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref LB 15 W87 2001 |
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Literacy Education Sources
| Handbook of Reading Research, Ref LB 1050 H278 1984 (Vol. 3 published 2000) |
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| The Literacy Dictionary, Ref LB 1049.98 L58 1995 |
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| Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, Ref PN1008.5 .O94 2006 |
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Special Education Sources
| Brief Reference of Student Disabilities, Ref LC 4031 .N53 2002 |
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| Encyclopedia of Special Education, Ref LC 4007 E53 2007 |
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| Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Ref LC 4704 H364 2003 |
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| Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities, Ref LC 4704.5 T86 2002 |
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| Encyclopedia of Disability, Ref HV1568 .E528 2006 |
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Higher Education Sources
Books & More
Use Penfield's
library catalog
to find print and online books and government documents, CDs, DVDs, and more.
If the library catalog does not have what you need, use
WorldCat or the
SUNYConnect Union Catalog
to identify titles that you might borrow through our
interlibrary loan service (ILLIAD).
Selected Websites
These quality Internet resources have been selected by the librarian
specializing in this discipline.
Internet Resources - General Resources
Specialized Sites
Educational Administration
Higher Education
Interlibrary Loan
Use the
library catalog
to determine whether Penfield Library owns the book or journal you need.
Please also check the list of available
e-journals.
If the Library does not own the material, or if the material is not available,
you may request it online through our
interlibrary loan service(ILLIAD)
Further Information
Ask A Librarian
Citing Your Sources
Evaluating Your Sources
