What are scholarly articles?
Scholarly articles are written by researchers, professors, or students and are published in research or academic journals. Scholarly articles (also known as peer-reviewed or refereed articles) have the highest level of credibility because they have been put through a rigorous system of review as other experts in the author's field of research check the article for accuracy. Because scholarly articles represent high quality research and rigorous review, be sure to include them in your research.
Using Library Research Databases to Locate Scholarly Articles
The BCC Library provides access to over 100 research databases containing tens of thousands of full-text scholarly and professional articles, as well as reports, statistics, case studies, book chapters and some complete books in a wide range of subject areas. Using library research databases will give you higher quality, more focused results than you will find by only going to a Web search engine such as Google and Yahoo.
Fom the library homepage, click on ARTICLES/DATABASES, then click on SEARCH box.
A searchable collection of ebooks and subject encyclopedias including titles in criminal justice research methods, psychology, and social issues from Sage publishers.
Oxford's Very Short Introductions offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given topic. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how it has developed and influenced society.
Provides in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Our reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research
How do I access library databases off-campus?
*Please note: Your library account must be activated in order to access resources off-campus, visit the Library's circulation desk. Library fines of $25 or more suspends your library privileges.