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Helpful Databases by Subject

Call 850-973-1624 or email library@nfc.edu

How to Access the Databases

Information in this video:

  • From the NFC website – navigate to the Learning Resources page
  • Click on the Database Link under the picture in the center of the page or click on the blue cloud icon.
  • You may also access the databases through the myNFC portal.
  • Select a database to browse

Selecting a Database

Information in this video:

  • Different databases for different research projects
  • Enter Search Terms
  • Select Full Text
  • Apply limiters to modify search
  • If no results are found, change search terms or select a different database
  • Librarians are available to help

Selecting an Article

Information in this video:

  • Click on article title
  • Make note of Subject Terms and Keywords
  • Read Abstract
  • Click on PDF Full Text to read article
  • Quickly scan multiple articles
  • Print, Email, Citation Tools – next video

Locating Citation in Database

  • Keep yourself organized by printing articles, emailing articles to yourself, and copying the citation from the databases.
  • Each database will have the tools – but you may have to find the location.

Checking Citations in the Citation Guide

•On the www.nfc.edu Learning Resources website
•Click on Citation Guide – top of page
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•Navigate to MLA or APA section
•Click on the link for electronic resources
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•Verify your citation against the example citation – make changes as needed.
•Look for punctuation, capitalization, formatting, etc.

Hanging Indents