These are some databases that can prove useful when searching for articles, TV programmes and more, in the Landscape Architecture subject area.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowEnvironment Complete™ offers coverage in agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more. The database contains citations for articles from domestic and international journals, monographs and conference papers of the North American Association of Environmental Education.
This link opens in a new windowGreenFILE provides a collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles and covers content about the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments as well as what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.This tool offers indexing and abstracts for more than 760,000 records and open access full text for more than 11,000 records
This link opens in a new windowScience Direct is a leading full-text scientific database offering journal articles and book chapters from nearly 2,500 journals and more than 30,000 books. This includes Health and Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Social and Behavioural Sciences
This link opens in a new windowProQuest SciTech Collection™ is a definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences.
This link opens in a new windowA leading database for the study of art and architecture, this database provides full-text coverage of 380 periodicals and more than 220 books. In addition, Art & Architecture Complete offers cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 780 academic journals, magazines and trade publications, as well as for over 230 books. The database also provides selective coverage for 70 additional publications and an Image Collection of over 63,000 images provided by Picture Desk and others.
Quick Tips for Research
1. Choose your keywords carefully (Video 1:28min)
Start with 2-3 basic keywords
2. Use the Library Catalogue and this Subject Guide to find resources
3. Keep track of what you find and where you find it (Reference Management tools).
Research requires a lot of reading, 3-4 times whats required for your assignment.
4. Use the Study Toolbox for writing and other study tips.
Take note any new and relevant concepts and keywords as you read.
5. Check you references in the Chicago referencing guide
6. Ask Laura Sawyer, your librarian, if you have any questions lsawyer@unitec.ac.nz
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This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowAustralia/NZ Reference Centre is a large collection of regional full text including magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. In addition to the leading Australia/NZ periodicals and international periodicals, it also includes full text biographies, image collection of photos, maps and flags.
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