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| Some databases include only one type of publication such as periodicals. An example would be Newspaper Source Plus. | Other databases may include a variety of materials such as periodical articles, essays, photos, videos and other media. An example would be SIRS Knowledge Source (SIRS Researcher). | |
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| Some databases, such as Opposing Viewpoints in Context, include primarily popular sources such as magazine and newspaper articles, as well as essays from books. | Other databases include more scholarly materials such as conference proceedings, research reports, and journal articles. An example would be Academic Search Premier. | |
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| Some databases include Reference resources like electronic encyclopedias. An example would be Gale Virtual Reference Library. | Other databases include only e-books. An example would be Ebook Central. | |
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