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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.

Citation Tools on Databases

Most databases have a citation tool available for your use. Below are a few examples of how to find the citation tool. Contact the Library at Library@nfc.edu if you need any assistance. Always double check your citation with the Citation Guide on the Library website.

For databases from EBSCO such as Academic Search Complete:

For databases from Gale such as Academic One File:

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