A database is a collection of digital resources including where you access full-text articles, ebooks, images, videos, and more by searching using key words that describe the concept or topic of interest.

Rasmussen University provides you access to 105+ different databases covering a variety of subjects. Whether you are looking for articles dealing with health, justice studies, or early childhood educatio, there is a database that is perfect for you.

1. Go to the A-Z Databases List.
2. Use the drop down menus to find subject specific databases or databases by source type (article, ebook, video, etc.).

You may be asking yourself, "Why can't I just use Google?" While Google is a great tool for researching, it does have limitations. It comes down to quality vs. quantity. Searching the Google or another search engine may give you information faster, but databases will give you better, more focused, and in many cases more reliable information. Why spend hours sifting through Google results, when you could do one search in a database and find credible information, faster? Another bonus of using databases--many create your reference list citation for you!

For more information:

• How do I search the databases to find articles and eBooks?

• How do I develop a research plan?