Research Guides: Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications: Getting Started

Getting Started

Here are a few databases to begin searching for agricultural leadership, education, and communication research. You may have 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.

Scopus
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A 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.
ERIC from EBSCO
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Includes indexed and some full-text education literature and resources. Coverage from 1966 to present.
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Credo Reference
A collection of subject encyclopedias and handbooks that serves as great source of background information on a variety of topics to start your research.
If the content of a Credo Reference article or book chapter is inaccessible to you, please contact eproblems@utk.edu to request an accessible alternative format.
Oxford Bibliographies
Multi-disciplinary authoritative research guides and bibliographies. Browse by subject. A great place to start your research!

Research tools

Libkey Nomad
Libkey Nomad is an extension for Google Chrome. It will make accessing article pdfs easier. Link opens in a new tab.
ZoteroBib
Quickly generates reference lists. Link opens in a new tab.
Endnote/Zotero Citation Managers
Citation 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.