Getting Started
Here are a few databases to begin searching for agricultural and resource economics. You may need to search different databases depending on your topic. These are a good starting point. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions about your research and using databases. Clicking the links will open new tabs.
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Credo ReferenceA collection of subject encyclopedias and handbooks that serves as great source of background information on a variety of topics to start your research.
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Gale In Context: Opposing ViewpointsProvides overviews and pro/con essays on social issues.
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ScopusA multidisciplinary abstract and citation database with enriched data and linked scholarly literature in science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, and some arts & humanities. Coverage is strongest from 1996 to present.
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AgEcon SearchA free, open-access repository of full-text scholarly literature in agricultural and applied economics.
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Web of ScienceA multidisciplinary citation index covering journal articles and conference proceedings in sciences, social sciences, and humanities from 1900 to current. Provides cited reference searching and journal impact factors.
Research tools
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Libkey NomadLibkey Nomad is an extension for Google Chrome. It will make accessing article pdfs easier. Link opens in a new tab.
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ZoteroBibQuickly generates reference lists. Link opens in a new tab.
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Endnote/Zotero Citation ManagersCitation managers help you organize your research and create citations and reference lists. Endnote and Zotero are two that the Libraries support. Link opens in a new tab.