Peer review is important not only because your professors will be requiring it of you, but also because they represent the most scholarly, most authoritative information within the different disciplines
A database is a source of organized, searchable information or data. Databases can contain academic journals, peer-reviewed articles, newspapers, dissertations, e-books, reports, conference proceedings, government legislation, and much more. Databases require specific searching with keywords and concepts. Examples: Academic Search Complete, ProQuest, Science Direct
The information and resources found within library databases are extensive and of higher quality than most resources found on the open web. Instead of using Google to find information, make use of the vast amount of credible, quality information found within the databases.
*Reused with permission from PGCC Libraries.