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Database Exercise

Review the database descriptions at the bottom of this page and then select the appropriate database for each of the two research topics described. Watch for feedback in the box below right.

1. Stem cell research

a. Research library complete
b. MLA international bibliography
c. LEXIS-NEXIS academic universe
d. None of the above

2. Information about the British automotive industry?

a. Research library complete
b. MLA international bibliography
c. LEXIS-NEXIS academic universe
d. None of the above

a. Research library complete

b. MLA international bibliography

c. LEXIS-NEXIS academic universe

Indexing and full text for a basic collection of general-interest, humanities, social science and science periodicals and newspapers; 1986 to present. Divided into Newspapers and periodicals sections.

Books and articles on the modern languages and literatures.Online version contains bibliographic records pertaining to literature, language, linguistics, and folklore, and includes coverage from 1963 to the present.

Extensive array of full-text news (newspapers, wire services, transcripts and newsletters), business literature, industry and company information, legal, biographical, and reference resources.

 

 

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