Library & Learning Services: Engineering: Search Databases

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Video-based, interactive tutorials for all major engineering design software products, including MasterCam, AutoCAD and SolidWorks. To create an account, you must use your Conestoga college email address. Learn more about Creating and Accessing Your Account.

Instructors: you can create custom courses and track your student's progress - just request an Admin Account.

Full List of Software Covered

SolidWorks
Catia
DraftSight
AutoCAD
Revit
Inventor
Fusion 360
OnShape
Solid Edge
Matlab
Engineering & Design Theory
3D Printing
MasterCam
CamWorks
Civil 3D
3DS Max
SketchUp
NavisWorks
MeshMixer
Ansys
Swift Calcs

Article Databases

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.

IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window
Provides access to IEEE's core collection of engineering, electronics and computer science journals and eBooks.
Engineering Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics related to engineering.
Applied Science and Technology Full Text This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals on science and engineering.Learn to Use Applied Science & Technology FT
Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals and trade magazines on topics in computer and information technology, telecommunications, electronics, etc. Learn to use ProQuest Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Collection

Also try the following databases:

ASME Digital Journals Collection This link opens in a new window
All journals and conference proceedings, as well as select book titles, from the American Association of Mechanical Engineers.
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.
Learn to use ABI Inform / Terms of Use (ABI Inform)
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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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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals.
Learn to Use Academic Search Complete / Terms of Use (Academic Search Complete)
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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.
Environmental Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics such as engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology
Environmental Studies and Policy (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals and trade magazines covering environmental issues and policies. Learn to use Environmental Studies and Policy Collection

An Example of How to Reference an Academic Journal Article in APA @ Conestoga Format (when a DOI number is present)

Browne, G.R., & Rutherfurd, D. (2017). The Case for "Environment in All Policies": Lessons from the "Health in All Policies" Approach in Public Health. Environmental Health Perspectives, 48(2), 149-154. http://dx.doi.org.eztest.ocls.ca/10.1289/EHP294

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An Example of How to Reference a Trade Journal or Magazine Article (Without an Author) in APA @ Conestoga Format

Can Mining Be Sustainable? (2017, April 24). Down to Earth. Retrieved May 1, 2017, from Environmental Studies & Policy database.

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GreenFile This link opens in a new window
Academic journal and magazine articles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment including content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics of applied and general sciences.
Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A collection of academic journals and magazines covering topics in science. Learn to use General Science Collection

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

Baig, M.D. et al. (2016). Implementation of Atmospheric Water Generation by Dehumidification Process. Science International, 28(6), 5105. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from General Science Collection database.

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

Maldarelli, C. (2016, November-December). Our Bodies Can Kill Cancer. Popular Mechanics. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from General Reference Center Gold database.

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Gale in Context: Science This link opens in a new window
Magazines and academic journals discussing science topics. Learn to use Gale in Context: Science
Materials Science Database This link opens in a new window
Academic journals related to engineering and science.
Military and Government Collection This link opens in a new window
Newspapers, magazines and peer reviewed journals pertaining to research in military and government issues. Contains some international coverage, including Canada.
Science Direct This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics in the sciences including health and social sciences, life and physical sciences as well as engineering.
TRID (Transportation Research International Documentation) This link opens in a new window
Contains peer-reviewed articles and reports on issues related to transportation including planning, design, construction and environmental issues pertaining to highways, transit and pipelines.

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General Resources

These resources provide good introductions to topics, and include general information from resources such as videos, encyclopedia entries, case studies, and opinion pieces.

Gale in Context: Environmental Studies This link opens in a new window
A portal to research on environmental issues. Includes academic journals, professional magazines, and encyclopedias.Learn to use Gale in Context: Environmental Studies
Gale in Context: Science This link opens in a new window
Magazines and academic journals discussing science topics. Learn to use Gale in Context: Science
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive encyclopedia, including videos, country comparisons, biographies, and a world atlas.

Video Collections

Engineering Case Studies Online
Part of Academic Video Online, this channel analyzes engineering failures and enables modern engineers and scholars to learn what not to do and how to create designs with a greater chance of success.

The Library provides a wide variety of streaming videos, including documentaries and educational films.

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Contains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics.
Learn to use Films on Demand

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Caulfield, N. (Producer), & Wisniewski, L. (Producer & Director). (2003). Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada—The Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Films on Demand database.

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Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Includes films and documentaries from Criterion, California Newsreel, HBO, Psychotherapy.net, Learning Seed, Symptom Media and much more.
Learn to use Kanopy / Terms of Use (Kanopy)

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Matulich, J. (Producer), & St. John, T. (Director). (2004). The Stanford Video Guide to Negotiating [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Kanopy Streaming Service database.

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SafetyHub Videos This link opens in a new window
Canadian workplace safety training videos for all types of work environments.
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How to Reference Videos

Training Guides

Training guides (also referred to as training manuals) help you learn how to use a particular resource or tool (such as software). They often include videos, practice tests, and other practical learning tools.

SolidProfessor This link opens in a new window
Video-based, interactive tutorials for all major engineering design software products, including MasterCam, AutoCAD and SolidWorks. To create an account, you must use your Conestoga college email address. Learn how to create and access your account.

Instructors: you can create custom courses and track your students progress - just request an Admin Account.
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.

Directories

Scott's Directories - Ontario Business Prospector This link opens in a new window
Provides company information on Ontario manufacturers, industrial and business-to-business firms.
An Example of How to Reference a Listing from Scott’s Directory

Scott’s Directories. (2017). Canadian Solar Inc. In Scott’s Ontario Prospector Directory of Manufacturing, Industrial and B2B Firms. Retrieved June 20, 2017, from Scott’s Directories database.

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IQS Directory
A directory of Canadian and American manufacturers and suppliers in the OEM market.