Research Guides: EDUC 520: Education, Poverty & Development (UNH Durham): Articles

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The key database to get results from recognized, reputable academic and professional sources in the field of education is

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
The premier database for education, providing access to more than 1.3 million records and links to more than 323,000 full-text ERIC documents dating back to 1966.

Other databases that are often useful in researching in educational topics include

PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) International
Indexes the literature of public policy, social policy, and the social sciences in general. Publication date coverage: 1972 to present
Sociological Abstracts
Abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences: journal articles, books, book chapters, etc.
PsycINFO
The largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Use to identify journal articles, book chapters, and books in psychology and the psychological aspects of related disciplines.

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