LibGuides: Education: Early childhood, Primary & Secondary: Get started

Key databases

A+ Education (InfoRMIT) This link opens in a new window
Ebsco databases
Select 'Academic Search Premier', 'Education Research Complete' and ERIC from the list of databases.
Education Collection (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
A collection 4 Education databases which cover a range of relevant topic areas.
ERIC (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
A collection of 7 cross discipline areas covering education, religion, arts, social sciences and telecommunications.
Story Box Library This link opens in a new window
Story Box Library is a subscription based educational website, created for children to view stories by local authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian and New Zealand, storytellers. Be sure to access the wealth of teaching & learning resources, activities & templates.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
A multidisciplinary database
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
This database includes dictionaries and encyclopedias, useful for background information.
Cambridge Books Online This link opens in a new window
Browse by subject or type in a search. Filter your results on the left by selecting 'Only show content I have access to'.

Google Scholar

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Click Library links
Type in Southern Cross University and click the search button
Tick Southern Cross University - Find it @ SCU

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Library collections search

Search the library collections in a new window, or use the search box below to enter author, title or subject keywords:

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StudyHub

The StudyHub interactive modules can assist in developing better study skills (planning, searching, writing, referencing and editing), numeracy skills and digital literacy skills (digital safety, copyright, evaluating online content, collaborating online and presenting your work).