Getting Full Text
Some databases will have the full text of the entire article available within the database, others will only have a citation for the article. When there is only a citation available, you will see a yellow find it button
. This button will give you options for getting a full text version of the article. If we have access to it in another database it will be linked there.
If it says "Not Available Online" then look for "Check Availability in SU Catalog"; if you see that then we may have a hardcopy version on the shelf in the library.
If you don't have either of those options then you can request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
How can I access databases?
Databases are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can use them on or off campus. If you are using them from off campus, you will be prompted to put in your SU username and password (the same one you use for Gull Net, MyClasses, or an SU computer).
Databases for PHED Majors
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Education Source This link opens in a new windowProvides indexing, abstracts, and citations for over 4 million resources like journal articles, conference papers, and periodicals. It spans all levels of education, from early childhood to higher education.
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ERIC This link opens in a new windowis an online library of education research and information, including the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
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Primary Search This link opens in a new windowProvides full text access to more than 60 journals and 100 student pamphlets for elementary school research. It also includes two encyclopedias, an image collection, and a dictionary.
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Professional Development Collection This link opens in a new windowProvides a highly specialized collection of information for professional educators. It covers topics like children's health and development as well as pedagogical theory and practice.
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SPORTDiscus This link opens in a new windowContains mostly full-text coverage for sports and sports medicine journals covering areas of fitness, health and sport studies.
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Teacher Reference Center This link opens in a new windowProvides indexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals to assist professional educators.
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Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowOffers access to an unprecedented collection of resources including journals, magazines, reports, books, and videos. Many are peer-reviewed and full-text. Subjects range from astronomy to zoology.
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APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new windowProvides access to a comprehensive index for publications in psychology and related fields, containing more than 1.7 million citations and abstracts of journal articles, book chapters and books, technical reports, and dissertations.
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ScienceDirect This link opens in a new windowProvides extensive full-text journal coverage of the physical and biological sciences, as well as some coverage of the social sciences and humanities.
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Web of Science This link opens in a new windowEnables users to search current and retrospective multidisciplinary information from thousands of the most prestigious, high impact research journals in the world. It also provides cited reference searching.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar can be a good starting point for your research. It searches across many disciplines and sources. Link your Google Scholar to your library account to ensure access to articles that may otherwise be behind a paywall. Follow these instructions and the screenshot below:
- Click on the three bars in the top left corner to access your Google Scholar menu.
- Click on "Settings."
- Navigate to "Library links" in your list of settings.
- Type in Salisbury University and check the boxes that come up.
- Click save. Your Google Scholar is now linked to Salisbury University's library resources.