CSUDH Library and Information Resources for

CUR 519 - Advanced Studies in Curriculum Research and Instruction

Prepared by:Caroline Bordinaro, Librarian
cbordinaro@csudh.edu
310-243-2084

NOTE: to access any of our subscription databases from home, please see our
Remote Patron Access Instructions (http://library.csudh.edu/troubleshoot/RPAInstructions.php) guide for login procedures.

*To limit search to peer-reviewed journals only, look for check box next to Peer-Reviewed, Scholarly Journals, or Academic Journals on database search screen (may be in Advanced Search)

Subscription Databases

NOTE: These education indexes must be accessed through this link: http://library.csudh.edu/DatabaseSubjectGuide/SubList.php?subject=Education. For further exploration, go to the CSUDH library homepage at http://library.csudh.edu/, and select Find Journal Articles & Electronic Resources at http://library.csudh.edu/FindJrnArtElecRes.php. You may either browse by subject area or go to your favorite resource using the Alphabetical List at http://library.csudh.edu/ElectDB.php.

• ERIC: through EBSCOHost, indexes education journal articles, newsletters, reports and other documents. Limited full text available. Scroll down list to find database name. May be searched concurrently with PsycINFO.
• Education Full Text: from Wilson, select Education in subject box.
• PsycINFO: through EBSCOHost, indexes psychology journal articles, book chapters, books and dissertations. May be searched concurrently with ERIC. Scroll down list to find database name.

These are general databases, not specifically education-related, but very good for general information on trends and current news:

• Academic Search Premier
• ProQuest Databases

BONUS!! Try our new SEARCH TUTORIAL and tell us how you liked it! Send comments to Jeff Broude, librarian at jbroude@csudh.edu.

Search Tips:

• Try Advanced Search for more search options
• Always use the Print and Save functions embedded within the screen. It is usually not a good idea to use the File-Print or File-Save As functions in the upper left hand corner of the browser.
• Use the online HELP screens - they really are helpful!

Created by C. Bordinaro, CSUDH librarian 10/16/06