What is a subscription database?
A database is a collection of articles, usually from journals
and magazines; can also include excerpts from encyclopedias and other reference sources.
Why use a database?
Remember these two tips:
1. Use quotes when searching to keep phrases together. Also, try to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of civil war, search for "American Civil War"
2. Use Boolean operators (AND OR NOT). You may also substitute their symbols:
When searching in Google, remember to place the symbols right next to the search term. This is especially helpful with the minus sign: