Start your search in Primo (library.tctc.edu/primo) and then branch out to databases.
Use keywords rather than full sentences or phrases | Example: Search "urinary tract infections AND cats" rather than "what are the symptoms of urinary tract infections in cats" |
Try different combinations of keywords to see what different results appear | Example: Search "urinary tract infections OR UTI" AND "cat OR feline" |
Use filters or limiters to narrow down your returns | Example: Limit by publication date and resource type |
Use the provided subject headings to repeat your search to find more resources on the same topic | Example: Scan the article for subject headings and search with those keywords in your next search. |
You can find a comprehensive list of our databases on the Database A-Z List.
Open Access (Free and Publicly Accessible)
Learning Commons Databases (requires TCTC login)
Vet Tech Specific
Learning Commons Databases (requires TCTC login)
General
Peer review (also known as "Refereed") happens in all parts of academia.
Peer review has developed over many years as the primary system to make sure accurate, reliable and original research findings are published in the journal literature.
Peer Review in Three Minutes by NC State University Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
You can also browse a specific journal. This can be a great way to gain general information or search for a research topic. Choose from our list or peruse the eJournal Finder.