LibGuides: Education: Articles

Education & Specialized Databases

We recommend these databases as places to search for scholarly information in Education and learning, more generally. The best database depends on your specific research topic and you may want to search multiple databases.

ERIC This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive collection of research available, ERIC is a product of the US Dept. of Education. ERIC includes articles, conference proceedings, papers presented at conferences and government documents about teaching, children, and education issues
Education Research Complete This link opens in a new window
Articles on teaching and education issues at any level of education, including preschool through on-the-job training
Professional Development Collection This link opens in a new window
Materials for the continued professional training and enhancement of certified and licensed teachers
Teacher Reference Center (TRC) This link opens in a new window
Teaching ideas for all disciplines and grade levels to explore concepts beyond the normal textbook guidelines
PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
Great source for peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science, mental health, and learning

Business & Leadership

In addition to the Education & Learning databases, these databases may be useful for topics in Education Administration

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
School management, safety practices, supervision & evaluation of faculty, governing boards, budgeting and more.
EconLit This link opens in a new window
Articles about economic issues that impact funding for education, such as taxation, economic trends, and more.

Instructional Technology

In addition to the Education & Learning databases, these databases may be useful for topics in Instructional Technology

Computer Source This link opens in a new window Subjects: Computer Science and Technology | Engineering | Physical Sciences Funded by ISU Libraries
Computers & Applied Sciences Complete This link opens in a new window Subjects: Computer Science and Technology | Engineering | Physics | Energy | Chemistry | Physical Science Funded by ISU Libraries
ACM - Portal This link opens in a new window Subjects: Computer Science and Technology | Engineering | Physical Sciences Funded by ISU Libraries

Literacy & Reading Instruction

MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Journal articles and book chapters about teaching literature, composition and other language skills, including teaching foreign languages.

Sports & Physical Education

SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window Subjects: Dance, Education, Health Sciences, Sports Science, Sports Education, Physical Education, Health Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Paramedic Science. Access restricted to 4 ISU users at a time. Funded by ISU Libraries.
PubMed This link opens in a new window Subjects: General Health Sciences. Funded by US Government

General Databases

Many Education topics may also be included in multidisciplinary databases. These resources are some of the library's broadest search tools but may point you in the direction of additional articles.

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window Subjects: General, Multidisciplinary Funded by ISU Libraries
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window Subjects: General Free
OneSearch - Everything This link opens in a new window

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