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Gartner Research

Industry-specific research, insight, and analysis for the information technology field. To access content, please log in with your CONDOR ID credentials.

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LinkedIn Learning

Contains instructional videos exploring software, IT, design, technology and business skills. To access content, please log in with your CONDOR ID credentials.

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.

ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Academic journals from the Association for Computing Machinery. Terms of Use (ACM Digital Library)
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.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Includes professional and trade magazines related to the computer industry. Learn to use Computer Database

Also try the following databases:

ABI Inform Trade and Industry This link opens in a new window
Contains industry reports and magazines. Canadian content.
Learn to use ABI Inform / Terms of Use (ABI Inform)

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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Communication and Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
A large collection of academic journals. Learn to Use Communication and Mass Media Complete
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.
ProQuest Advanced Technologies and Aerospace Collection 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

Looking for Open Access Journals? Try:

Science of Security (SOS)
Open access cybersecurity papers.
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Ditgital Commons Network: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Use this online resource to search free, full-text open access scholarly articles from hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide.

eBook Collections

Explore the full text of hundreds of thousands of books electronically, with 24/7 access wherever you have an internet connection.

O'Reilly Media (formerly Safari Books) This link opens in a new window
Books, videos and more. Topics range from programming to IT networking to project management to graphic design to business strategy. Formerly Safari eBooks.
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.
EBSCOhost eBook & Audiobook Collection This link opens in a new window
A large collection of eBooks on a range of topics. In addition to online viewing, many are downloadable. A small set of audiobooks is also available.How to Download an EBSCO ebook / Terms of Use (EBSCO Academic eBook Collection)

An Example of How to Reference an eBook in APA @ Conestoga Format

Boniwell, I. (2012). Positive Psychology In A Nutshell: The Science of Happiness (3rd ed.). Retrieved January 1, 2017, from EBSCOhost Ebook Collection database.

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An Example of How to Reference an Entry in a Dictionary or Encyclopedia in APA @ Conestoga Format

Anxiety Disorders. (2010). In N.A. Piotrowski (Ed.), Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from EBSCOhost Ebook Collection database.

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How to Reference eBooks

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: 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.