Use the links below to find scholarly, peer-reviewed articles, and sources from magazines and newspapers. You'll need a COD Library card to access many of these sources from off campus. You can get a library card online.
JSTOR provides electronic access to major journal titles, eBooks, and images. Subjects covered by this database include art, biology, business, ecology, botany, general science, language, literature, mathematics, sustainability, security, music, and more. JSTOR is a great resource for general research. A personal account can be created to store and organize resources.
Academic Search Complete provides both popular and scholarly journal coverage and video clips for nearly all academic areas of study including: social sciences, humanities, education, technology, engineering, physics, chemistry, language & linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences and ethnic studies. Academic Search Complete is a great starting point for most general research.
The TimeMachine has every issue of the New York Times from 1851-2002, as originally printed. Access is available through your New York Times Digital Edition account. Use your COD email to create an account or log in with your existing account information.
For further information, visit https://library.cod.edu/nyt/home.
Reference resources, such as encyclopedias, are great for generating ideas for a topic, and finding background information about your research area.
(Note that not all instructors allow encyclopedia articles to be included in your References/Bibliography/Works Cited page. Check with your instructor if you have questions).
Credo Reference provides access to a broad selection of dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations, and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles. Includes a built-in mind map to help students brainstorm search terms. Credo is a great place to start your research.
Britannica Academic is an online resource for academic research, including articles, videos, and primary sources. It provides reliable, expert-reviewed information across a wide range of subjects, such as history, science, and literature. The platform is designed to support students, researchers, and faculty with tools for citation and advanced search features.