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Article Databases
Key search tools for finding articles and other sources in education and linguistics.
- Find It @ USC LibrariesSearch for articles, books, and more or limit to USC Libraries collection. Expand your search to PASCAL Delivers to find and request materials from other South Carolina academic libraries.
- PsycInfo This link opens in a new windowPremier database for psychology and related fields. Start here for any counseling topic. Check the thesaurus for many terms related to counselors and counseling.
- PsycINFO at a GlanceShort handout hitting the highlights of searching and getting the materials.
- Education Source and ERIC This link opens in a new windowSearch the two major education databases at once. Especially helpful if you are interested in school counseling.
- Education Source and ERIC at a GlanceTips on building searches, analyzing results and getting the materials.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowConnect directly to USC subscription content:
*Click on the three horizontal bars in the corner, Select Settings and click on Library links
*Search University Libraries South Carolina
*Select UofSC University Libraries - ViewIt@UofSC
*Click Save
Never purchase an article! Check the library's resources or make a free ILL request.
- Other databasesVisit the A-Z Databases page to learn of more databases.
APA Citation Style
Most databases can show how to cite your results. Doublecheck, it may not be 100% correct, but a good starting point.
- APA Citation GuideUSC Libraries citation guide for APA Style
Background reading
- Find It @ UofSC LibrariesAfter you enter your search, select "Reference entries" under the Resource Type filter.
- Counseling booksScroll through this list of current, online books about counseling or add to the search to narrow the results.
- Sage Reference Online This link opens in a new windowIncludes encyclopedias and handbooks in counseling, psychology and education and other fields in the social sciences.