What is the best database to start my research?
Answer
Choosing a database will depend on the topic you are researching. Below are a list of recommended databases by discipline:
Education
- Education Research Complete
- ERIC
English
- MLA International Bibliography
Environmental Science
- Environment Complete
Indigenous Studies
- Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America
- iPortal
Psychology
- APA PsycInfo
- MEDLINE
Sociology
- SOCIndex with Full Text
For broad, general searches, use or or more of the following interdisciplinary databases:
- Academic Search Ultimate
- JSTOR
- ScienceDirect
- Scopus
If your subject area is not listed here, visit our databases page and narrow the list by subject area using the dropdown menu or connect with library staff in person at the Research Help Desk or online via the library's chat service.