Agricultural Science
Suggested Databases-General
- Gale Databases This link opens in a new windowA collection of various databases, including Agriculture Collection which provides a comprehensive view of agriculture and related fields providing access to current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
- ScienceDirect Health & LIfe Sciences College Edition This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? To access a quality collection of journal articles in a wide variety of disciplines.
- What's included? Contains over 1,000 well-respected journals in the fields of: Health and Life Sciences; Physical Sciences and Engineering; and Social Sciences and Humanities.
- GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? A single database that focuses on environmental topics.
- What's included? Journal and magazine articles about environmental topics such as: climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
- Academic Search Elite This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Dependable database with quality articles on a very wide variety of subjects.
- What's included? Magazine, scholarly journal, and some news articles on: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies and more.
Suggested Databases-Agriculture Business
- Business Source Elite This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? The place to start when researching business topics.
- What's included? Articles from magazine, journal and professional publications, covering business, economics, management, and marketing. Also includes company profiles from Datamonitor.
- Business Insights: Essentials This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? For one-stop access to some essential data on companies.
- What's included? Reliable, comprehensive data on companies including financial reports, industry analysis and SWOT analysis.
- Small Business Reference Center This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? For access to a unique collection of easily accessible business information sources.
- What's included? Chapters from business reference books covering many business topics in depth. Also includes magazine articles and short videos. Covers small business and entrepreneurial subjects as well. This unique collection is worth a search!
- Gale Databases This link opens in a new windowA collection of various databases including Small Business Collection which provides access to academic journals and magazines perfect for both business school students and entrepreneurs. The database offers content that includes insights, tips, strategies and success stories.
Suggested Databases-Livestock and Veterinary Science
- PubMed Central This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Access a huge collection of journal articles in the biomedical and life sciences.
- What's included? This is a full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). 5.3 MILLION Articles are archived in PMC.
- ScienceDirect Health & LIfe Sciences College Edition This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? To access a quality collection of journal articles in a wide variety of disciplines.
- What's included? Contains over 1,000 well-respected journals in the fields of: Health and Life Sciences; Physical Sciences and Engineering; and Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Video: How to search for journal articles at Kirkwood Library website
The Research Assignment - Define the Task
Before selecting a topic or starting your research, make sure you understand your assignment and its requirements. Consider the following:
- Have you been assigned a topic or can you pick your own?
- How many pages/words do you need to write? How long is your presentation?
- Do you need to include specific types of sources? (e.g. scholarly journal, book, etc.)
- When is the assignment due? How much time do you have to research?
- Is currency of information important?
When in doubt, consult with your instructor.
Citation Guides
Writing your bibliography page and citing your sources correctly is essential when doing research of any kind. Always consult your instructor if you don't know which style to use, or if you're unsure of how to cite something.
Chicago Style: from chicagomanualofstyle.org
- APA style handoutAPA style handout developed by Kirkwood Librarian
- MLA style handoutMLA style handout developed by Kirkwood Librarians
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