InfoGuides have Databases
Subject and Course Specific InfoGuides each have a list of recommended databases from Daytona State College Library.
Most Used Databases
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowThe world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,300 full-text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals.
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CINAHL Ultimate (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowCINAHL Ultimate is the definitive full-text database for nursing and allied health research. It offers full-text access to a substantial portion of the most frequently cited journals in the CINAHL index, surpassing other databases. Providing 1,815 active full-text journals valued at $478,475.88, this database covers over 50 nursing specialties. Additionally, it features full-text quick lessons, evidence-based care sheets, continuing education modules, nursing instructional videos, and more.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new windowContextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Includes updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Databases
Browsing a database is a helpful way to learn the common terms used in a specific subject. These databases use a more controlled vocabulary and are a great way to explore a topic that you are unfamiliar with. Some of these databases also have reports and other that information that can be used in your research as well.
DSC Library has over 20 databases specifically designed for browsing.
Basic searching using the DSC Library catalog and databases