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Journal Articles

Journal articles published within scholarly journals are particularly useful as they:

Contain primary research, both qualitative and quantitative
Are usually the first place where such research is published
Articles are often very focused on a specific issue within your field
They contain a lengthy list of references which can lead to further sources of information

Databases Provided by BCU Libraries

British Education Index This link opens in a new window
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Search for abstracts and citations of journal articles covering education topics from preschool years to higher education.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
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Search for abstracts and citations of dissertations, journal articles and research reports from current educational literature and research topics.
Teacher Reference Center This link opens in a new window
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Search for abstracts and citations of journal articles for teachers and educators on topics including curriculum development, literacy, pedagogical research and instructional media.
Research into Higher Education Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Search or browse for abstracts and citations of journal articles on research in higher education.
Times Higher Education This link opens in a new window
Information and news for educators in academic and higher education settings. Register for limited access to resources made freely available.
JSTOR (Arts and Sciences III) This link opens in a new window
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An archive collection of journals covering subjects including architecture, art, film, literature, music and the performing arts.
ScienceDirect Freedom Collection This link opens in a new window
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ScienceDirect Freedom Collection includes access to over 2,000 full-text journals from Elsevier covering a wide range of subjects including computer science, engineering, health sciences, life sciences and social sciences and humanities.

PsycArticles and PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
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Search for abstracts and citations of journal articles, books, book chapters and theses & dissertations, including some with full-text links, on psychology, psychiatry, mental health and the social sciences.
PsychHub This link opens in a new window
Search or browse for information, with some restricted to British Psychological Society members only, including guidelines, impact reports, policy documents and journals.
For full-text access to the journals please visit the Wiley Online Library
SAGE Video Collection: Psychology This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse over 400 videos by topic, type or contributor on subjects including clinical, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.

Child Development & Adolescent Studies This link opens in a new window
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Search for abstracts and citations of journal articles, books, book chapters and theses & dissertations on the growth and development of children and young people.
Nutrition and Food Sciences Database This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse for abstracts and citations, including some with full-text access, of journal articles and research reviews on topics including diet and nutition, clinical nutrition, food safety and storage, food science, food processing and technology and food law and economics.

Social Care Online This link opens in a new window
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Search for book chapters, journal articles, guidelines, legislation and systematic reviews on social work and social care topics. Register/login to access resource links, advanced search and email alerts.
ASSIA: Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse for abstracts and citations of journal articles on topics including health, education, psychology, social care and sociology.
Community Care Inform Children This link opens in a new window
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Practice-related social care and social work information including guidance, legislation, research, videos and podcasts for professionals working with children, young people and families.
Child Protection Hub This link opens in a new window
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Search for journal articles, news, reports, statistics and videos on child protection topics for the UK and Ireland. View more for off campus login instructions.
For advice on how to access the Child Protection Hub off campus please see our How do I access the Child Protection Hub and Childlink off campus? FAQ
Childlink This link opens in a new window
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Search for journal articles, news, reports, statistics and videos on the education, employment, health and welfare of children, young people and families in the UK and Ireland. View more for off campus login instructions.
For advice on how to access Childlink off campus please see our How do I access the Child Protection Hub and Childlink off campus? FAQ

Lexis+ UK This link opens in a new window
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Search legal research, including practical guidance, for cases, books, guidance, legislation, journals and tools to support your law studies and legal work.
Westlaw UK This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse this legal database for cases, legislation, journals, current awareness alerts and topic reviews. Also include access to US and international law materials.
Please see our How do I register for access to Westlaw? FAQ for help with registration.
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse HeinOnline's archive of law/legal journals and reference publications. Consists of 11 databases, including the Law Journal Library, Foreign and International Law Resources Database, United National Law Collection and Women and the Law.

Nexis This link opens in a new window
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Search or browse Nexis for news, business and companies information including from UK and International local and regional newspapers
Box of Broadcasts (BoB) This link opens in a new window
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Learning on Screen's on demand TV and radio service for education.
Please see our How do I register for access to Box of Broadcasts (BoB)? FAQ for help with registration.

To access the complete list of databases find it on the A-Z of Databases

Databases

Databases enable you to search for journal articles and offer the following advantages:

They have been specifically selected by your subject librarian and academics
They focus upon a specific discipline so will enable you to find more relevant articles
You can usually create a personal account which enables you to save searches and to set up alerts

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