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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, and more.

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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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
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

Also try the following multidisciplinary databases.

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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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals.
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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
MasterFILE Elite This link opens in a new window
Contains books, magazines, and images covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, and cultural studies. Learn to Use MaterFILE Elite

Databases Containing Canadian Sources of Information

Canadian Points of View This link opens in a new window
Contains essays, magazine articles and journal articles presenting multiple perspectives on current issues. Learn to Use Canadian Points of View
Canadian Business and Current Affairs Database This link opens in a new window
Includes general interest magazines, special interest magazines, and academic journals with Canadian content. Learn to use Canadian Business and Current Affairs Database
Canadian Reference Centre This link opens in a new window
A collection magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. Learn to Use Canadian Reference Centre
CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals) This link opens in a new window
Academic journals, magazines and newspapers with a Canadian focus. Learn to use CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly)

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

Shakun, J.D et al. (2012). Global Warming Preceded by Increasing Carbon Dioxide Concentrations During the Last Deglaciation. Nature, 484(7392), 49-55. http://dx.doi.org.eztest.ocls.ca/10.1038/nature10915

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

Specter, M. (2012). The Climate Fixers. The New Yorker. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly) database.

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News Databases

Scan the news for major events affecting business, as well as hard-to-find details on competitors.

Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Contains newspapers, newswires, radio transcripts, trade and business magazines, country and company reports. Formerly LexisNexis.
Regional Business News This link opens in a new window
Regional business and trade magazines covering the United States. Some international content as well. Learn to Use Regional Business News

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Encyclopedias

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive encyclopedia, including videos, country comparisons, biographies, and a world atlas.

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Image Collections

Britannica ImageQuest This link opens in a new window
Contains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.
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Video Collections

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

National Fire Code of Canada (2020) This link opens in a new window
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Details fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used, and addresses fire protection and prevention in buildings and facilities.
An Example of How to Reference a Standard in APA @ Conestoga Format

National Research Council of Canada. (2015). National Fire Code of Canada (10th ed.). [Code]. Retrieved May 23, 2017 from http://codes-guides.nrc.ca/start.aspx?lang=en

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An Example of How to Reference a Standard in IEEE Format

[1] National Fire Code of Canada, NRCC 56192, 2015. Available: http://codes-guides.nrc.ca/start.aspx?lang=en

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