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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 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

Database Tools

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
•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