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Databases
The best way to locate articles is through the library databases. Go to Databases by Subject and look under the categories English (ENG) or Administration of Justice & Paralegal (ADJ, LGL) to find a list of relevant databases. You can also perform a search in the databases below.
- Remember not to type sentences in the search box. Search by keyword, court case, person of interest, time period, or event.
- Look for additional keywords or subjects offered. Also make sure you look for toolbars that provide print, email, and citation options.
- Log in with your MyNOVA username and password when prompted.
- ProQuest Research Library & Global Newsstream This link opens in a new windowLarge collection of magazines, journals, and newspapers, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many regional newspapers. (NVCC)
- Westlaw Campus Research (Thomson Reuters) This link opens in a new windowWestlaw Campus Research provides access to a wealth of U.S. law sources. Includes access to journals and law reviews, cases, statutes, regulations, and legislative materials. Searchable by keyword, legal citation and document title. Includes KeyCite for updating. (NVCC)
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowBusiness news, company and financial information; magazines and newspapers, newswires. From Dow Jones Reuters. (VIVA)
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowA multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA)
- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new windowEssays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS)
- Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on controversial issues in the news. (VCCS)
Why can't I just use Google?
This video by Yavapai College Library in Prescott, Arizona demonstrates the different types of information found in Google versus library databases.
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icon located in the bottom right corner to watch the video in fullscreen mode.