These databases are ENCYCLOPEDIAS, similar to textbooks, with definitions and overviews. They offer reliable information, but not scholarly information. Use these as a starting point to gain general background information, but move on quickly from these resources to more advanced and scholarly sources. Access the passwords for these databases here.
NOTE: These databases also contain primary sources.
These databases consist of mostly news articles published by reporters and a few scholarly articles. Access the passwords for these databases here.
These databases contain peer-reviewed articles published by researchers. Check out this Anatomy of a Scholarly Article to understand what a scholarly journal article looks like. Access the passwords for these databases here.