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Article Databases
Select a database most appropriate for your topic. "Article databases" index or abstract articles in journals, magazines, newspapers and other sources. Some provide immediate full-text article access. Locate WIU periodicals by searching Journal Titles.
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABI/INFORM (Business) | 1971- | indexes 3,700+ periodicals (2,650+ full-text) | selected | |
| Academic Search Complete (Multi-Disciplinary) | dates vary | indexes 5,800+ full-text journals (5,350+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| AGRICOLA (Agriculture) | 1970- | indexes articles, books, videos, tech. reports, software, etc. | selected | |
| America: History & Life (North America) | 1964- | indexes/abstracts 1,600+ journals (1,400+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| Anthropological Literature | 19th century - | indexes journals, reports, commentaries & other sources | No | |
| Art Abstracts | 1984- | indexes/abstracts 350+ active journals (250+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| ArticleFirst (Multi-Disciplinary) | 1990- | indexes 16,000+ periodicals | selected | |
| ATLA Religion Database | 1949- | indexes 2,500 journals (1,200 active); 3.4M citations | selected | |
| Bibliography of the History of Art | 1975-2007 | indexes 1,200+ periodicals; includes RILA citations | N/A | |
| Biological Abstracts | 1996- | indexes 4,000+ journals | No | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
Business Source Premier  | dates vary | indexes 1,000+ full-text periodicals (650+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| Chicago Tribune (Historical) (via ProQuest Historical Newspapers) | 1849-1999 | indexes full page images back to the 1st issue | Yes | |
| Child Development & Adolescent Studies | dates vary | indexes/abstracts 230 journals (220+ peer-reviewed) | No | |
| CINAHL w/ Full Text (Nursing, Allied Health) | 1983- | indexes 330+ full-text periodicals (260+ peer-reviewed) | Yes | |
| ClasePeriodica | Clase: 1975- ; Periodica: 1978- | indexes Latin American journals in the humanities & social sciences | selected | |
| Communication & Mass Media Complete | dates vary | indexes 275 full-text periodicals (260+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| Consumer Health Complete | current | indexes 480+ full-text consumer-oriented periodicals; 470+ e-reference books; videos | selected | |
| CQ Researcher | 1923- | indexes single-themed, 12,000-word reports (background, stats, assessment, biblio.) | Yes | |
| Criminal Justice (via ProQuest) | 1981- | indexes 100+ full-text periodicals; abstracts 250+ other periodicals | Yes | |
| Criminal Justice Abstracts (via EBSCO) | 1968- | indexes/abstracts 475+ journals (425+ peer-reviewed) | No | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
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| EconLit (Economics) | 1886- | indexes U.S/Intl. economic periodicals, books & other sources | selected | |
| ERIC (Education) | 1966- | indexes 1.3+ million articles, documents & reports | selected | |
| Ethnic Diversity Source | dates vary | indexes 435+ active, full-text periodicals (350 peer-reviewed); e-books, primary sources, biographies | Yes | |
| GeoRef (Geology) | 1669- (N. America); 1933- (International) | indexes 2.0+ million articles, books, maps, reports, & theses | selected | |
| GeoScienceWorld | varies (full-text generally 2000 to present) | indexes 50+ peer-reviewed, full-text journals; 2,300+ ebooks | Yes | |
| GreenFILE (Environmental Research) | dates vary | indexes 15,000+ open access, full-text records; 1.3M records | selected | |
| Health Source: Consumer Edition | 1985- | indexes 70 full-text consumer health magazines | Yes | |
| Health Source: Nursing/Academic | 1975- | indexes/abstracts 930+ periodicals; 170+ active/full-text (135+ peer-reviewed) | Yes | |
| Historical Abstracts (World History) | 1954- | indexes/abstracts 2,200+ active journals (2,000+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
| Hospitality & Tourism Index | 1960- | indexes/abstracts 250+ active journals (150+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| Ingenta (Multi-Disciplinary) | 1990- | indexes/abstracts 10,000+ academic/professional publications | No | |
| Intl. Bibliography of Theatre & Dance | 1958- | indexes 115+ active, full-text periodicals | Yes | |
| Intl. Political Science Abstracts | 1951- | indexes/abstracts 900 journals; book reviews & edited works | selected | |
| JSTOR (Multi-Disciplinary Journal Archive) | varies by title | indexes a backfile of major academic journals (selected full-text) | Yes | |
| Library Literature & Information Science Full Text | dates vary | indexes 90+ active, full-text periodicals (60 peer-reviewed) | Yes | |
| Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts | 1966- | indexes/abstracts 520+ journals (420+ peer reviewed); books & research reports | No | |
| MathSciNet | 1940- | indexes mathematical publications (formerly Mathematical Reviews) | No | |
| MEDLINE (Health/Medicine -- via Web of Science) | 1950- | [strength: indexing] 3,500 periodicals | selected | |
| Military & Government Collection | dates vary | indexes/abstracts 480+ periodicals (280+ full-text) | selected | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
| MLA (Language/Literature) | 1926- | indexes 25,000+ journals, book series, & proceedings | selected | |
| Music Periodicals Database (formerly IIMP) | 1874- | indexes/abstracts 430+ international periodicals (110 full-text) | selected | |
| NCJRS (Criminal Justice) | 1970- | indexes/abstracts U.S./Intl. criminal justice journals & other materials | No | |
| Newspaper Source Plus | current, dates vary | indexes 1,100+ full-text newspapers (500 U.S./600+ Intl.); 1.6M TV/radio news transcripts | Yes | |
| Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic) | dates vary | indexes major U.S./Intl. newspapers (selected full-text), legal periodicals, & business sources | Yes | |
| Philosopher's Index | 1940- | indexes 1,850 journals & 13,000+ dissertations | selected | |
| Primary Search (Children's Magazines) | dates vary | indexes 100+ full-text children's magazines & elementary reference ebooks | Yes | |
| Professional Development Collection (Education) | dates vary | indexes/abstracts 750+ journals; 450+ full-text journals (280+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| PsycARTICLES | dates vary | indexes 115+ full-text, peer-reviewed journals | Yes | |
| Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection | dates vary | indexes 325+ active, full-text periodicals (320 peer-reviewed) | Yes | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
| PsycINFO (Psychology) | 17th Century- | indexes/abstracts 2,400+ peer-reviewed journals; books, chapters, & dissertations | selected | |
| PubMed (Health/Medicine; includes MEDLINE) | 1949- | [strength: indexing] citations/abstracts; selected full-text via PubMed Central & other sources | selected | |
| PubMed Central | dates vary | varies | selected | |
| Readers' Guide Abstracts | 1890- (includes R.G. Retrospective 1890-1982) | indexes 550+ leading magazine periodicals | No | |
| Regional Business News | dates vary | indexes 315+ full-text newspapers and newswires (U.S./Canada: metro/rural); includes 775,000+ TV/radio news transcripts | Yes | |
| Science Citation Index Expanded (via Web of Science) | 2002- | indexes 6,650+ journals across 150 scientific disciplines | selected | |
| Science Direct/Elsevier | dates vary | varies | selected | |
| SciFinder: Chemical Abstracts | 1907- (citations) | indexes full-text articles, patents, & more from Chemical Abstracts | selected | |
| Social Services Abstracts | 1980- | indexes/abstracts 1,400+ periodicals; also dissertations & book reviews | No | |
| Sociological Abstracts | 1952- | indexes/abstracts 1,800+ periodicals; also books, chapters, dissertations, papers, book reviews | No | |
Title | Dates | Coverage | Full-Text | |
| SPORTDiscus | 1949- | indexes/abstracts 620+ active journals (500+ peer-reviewed) | selected | |
| Teacher Reference Center | dates vary | indexes/abstracts 230+ peer-reviewed journals for teachers | No | |
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