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Exploring Databases and Being Strategic When Conducting Research
Part 1: Exploring the Databases
1. Go the Canvas Student Resource center and access the Library. Find the Databases section and select the Go to A-Z
List icon.
How many databases are in the list? _____Seven___
2. Change the All Subjects menu dropdown to correspond to your field of study at Herzing.
(For example if you are an Accounting major, select Business; if you are a Criminal Justice major, select Public Safety; if
you are a Medical Assistant major, select Healthcare; if you are a Nursing major, select Nursing, etc.)
List your field of study/major at Herzing University: _____Business___________________
List the corresponding subject from All Subjects dropdown: _____ABI/Inform Collection-ProQuest, Books 24*7Skillssoft, Business Insights: Global-Gale, Business Source Complete-Ebsco, Hoovers Company Records ProQuest________Statista____________
How many databases are in the list? _____45_____
3. Go back to the Databases section of the Library and notice that the same Subjects are listed. Once again, select your
subject area; browse the list of databases available.
If you were assigned to write a paper about the most current issue facing your profession, which database would you
select to conduct research on this topic and why?
Database name: _________ABI/Inform trade &IndustryProquest_____________________________________________
Explain why you chose this database:
This business database includes in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends and other topics.
Users can study and compare specific trades and industries, including telecommunications, computing,
transportation, construction, petrochemicals and many others.
4. Go back to the A to Z list. Once again, select Clear Filters.
Using the “Letter” menu select “P” to jump to that section, and scroll until you find ProQuest Central and select it.
This database will open up to...