What is the difference between full-text databases and indexes?
Full-text databases such as Infotrac and EBSCO contain the full-text of articles, if the full-text is available. Oftentimes these databases will have a box to check if you only want to see articles that have the full-text available. Article indexes will search for articles, but do not necessarily have full-text available for those articles. Some indexes also search for books and dissertations. What is a peer-reviewed, refereed or scholarly journal? Peer-reviewed or refereed journals are sometimes refered to as scholarly and contain articles that have gone through a peer-review process. When an author submits an article for publication it is sent to others in that field of study for review. The reviewers will often suggest changes for the author to make and decide if the article should be printed at all. What is a microfilm, microfiche? Microfilm: is a type of photographic film containing microphotographs of the pages of a book, periodical, etc. Microfiche: a flat piece of film containi
