AS 4214 - Animal Diseases

Which database will work best for you will depend somewhat on your topic. However, the databases below are listed in likelyhood to have information. If you are still having trouble, remember to reach out to the Library for more help!

Below are some other resources you may want to consider. They may provide more information about the disease or treatment in question. 

The purpose of this assignment is to add facts outside of your belief system. Exploring different sources allows you to gain more information about an issue and to provide the best care possible. 

When doing your research, you will have access to a wide variety of resources. It is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each type.

Research articles

• fairly strict format
• original research
• written by experts
• reviewed by other experts before article is published in the journal in order to ensure the article’s quality
• more reliable conclusions

Review articles

• not original research
• synthesize or analyze research already conducted in primary sources
• summarize the current state of research on a given topic

Case reports

• examination of a specific single observation
• first line of evidence in health care
• tool to disseminate information on unusual clinical syndromes, disease associations, unusual side effects to therapy, or response to treatment
• more current information

RefWorks is a new way to collect, manage, and organize research.  You can read, annotate, organize, and cite your research as well as collaborate by sharing collections.

From simple bibliographies to papers formatted with in-text citations or footnotes, RefWorks handles it all. ​To learn more about RefWorks, use our RefWorks research guide.