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SEARCHING THE ERIC DATABASE
Lamson LibraryPlymouth State University
What is ERIC?• Education Resources Information Center
• The most specialized and comprehensive database of research on all aspects of education at all levels.
• Indexes & abstracts over 600 specialized education journals, both professional and peer-reviewed.
• Indexes & abstracts several hundred thousand ERIC Documents and Digests.
• Many Full Text sources directly linked.
First Steps
• Start at the Lamson Library website
• Click on Databases link at left.
• Select ERIC from list of databases
• Sample research topic:“I need to find articles on some aspect of reading in grades 1-3.”
Use the THESAURUS tab to identify the correct ERIC DESCRIPTORS (Subject
Headings) related to reading to search under.
Use the THESAURUS again to find
descriptor primary education, to
represent grades 1-3. Add this term as a
second descriptor
Document Delivery (ILL)• Graduate students may request
material through document delivery.
• The service includes material that is owned by Lamson Library.
• Articles will be mailed directly to the address provided in your request.
• Plan ahead! It may take up to two weeks for delivery of material not owned by Lamson.
Ask a Librarian• Reference Librarians are available to
answer any other questions you may have.
• Email us through the “Ask a Librarian” link on the library website
• Call us at 535-2455.
• Chat with us between 11 am and 3 pm daily.
• Still need help? Email Anne Kulig at annek@plymouth.edu.
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