Library & Learning Services: Packaging Engineering Technology: Databases

Multidisciplinary Resources with Packaging Content

Start with one or more of these article databases.

Each database contains a variety of resources, including academic journals, professional/trade magazines, news articles, videos, and more.

Materials Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals related to engineering and science.
Food Science Source This link opens in a new window
Journals and trade magazines for food industry professionals including food packaging information.
Agriculture Science Database This link opens in a new window
North American Journal publications in areas of Agricultural Research, Forest Products, Animal Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Plant Physiology.
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals, magazines and newspapers. Learn to use Academic OneFile / Terms of Use (Academic OneFile)

An Example of How to Reference an Academic Journal Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Seago, J. (2016). Its All In the Delivery: Sharing Difficult Messages is an Unavoidable Part of the Job for Internal Auditors. Internal Auditor, 73(6), 42-47. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Academic OneFile database.

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An Example of How to Reference a Magazine or News Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Klein, J. (2017, May 11). Easy and Effective Workouts Anyone Can Try During Exams. UWIRE Text. Retrieved May 12, 2017, from Academic OneFile database.

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Biological Science Database This link opens in a new window
Research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, ecology, agriculture and veterinary science. Access to serials, conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents.
Environmental Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics such as engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology
Science Direct This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics in health and social sciences.
General OneFile This link opens in a new window
Academic journals and magazines covering current events, popular culture, and more. Learn to use General OneFile

An Example of How to Reference an Academic Journal Article (without a DOI number) in APA @ Conestoga Format

Newsad, R, Ripley, D., & Shepherd, C.A. (2016). Assessed Food Safety Risks Associated with Grocery Stores. Journal of Environmental Health, 79(4), 16-21. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from General Reference Center Gold database.

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An Example of How to Reference a Magazine or News Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Turcsik, R. (2016, July). Casting a Wider Food Safety Net: Food Safety Remains a Growing Concern and Priority Throughout the Food Industry. Grocery Headquarters. Retrieved May 12, 2017, from General Reference Center Gold database.

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Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics of applied and general sciences.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals and professional magazines. Also includes country, company and industry reports. Learn to Use Business Source Complete
ABI/Inform Collection This link opens in a new window
Contains academic and trade journal articles, dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news. Canadian content.
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An Example of How to Reference a Trade Journal or Magazine Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Crane, R. (2016, June 27). Why the Execution of an Idea is More Important than the Idea Itself. Advertising Age. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

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An Example of How to Reference a Report in APA @ Conestoga Format

First Research. (2016). Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers - Quarterly Update 2/15/2016. [Industry Report]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

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LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Contains instructional videos exploring software, IT, design, technology and business skills. Achieve your personal and professional goals.