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Education: Getting Started
Education Databases
- Education SourceThe most comprehensive resource for education research. Includes scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.
- ERICERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is a resource from the U.S. Dept. of Education. Includes scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.
- ProQuest Education DatabaseCovers the literature on primary, secondary, and higher education, coverage is from 1991 to the present.
- PsycInfoPsycInfo covers fields related to psychology including education. Great for topics related to Special Education and Social Emotional Learning.
Education Statistics Overview
Try these as your first stop for United States and state-level education statistics:
- Condition of EducationUse the Condition of Education to find stats on K-12 education, colleges and universities, school safety, and family demographics. From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
- MI School DataOfficial data from the State, formatted into a user-friendly "Parent Dashboard"
Open Educational Resources (OER) for K-12
Ways to Get Research Help
- Self-Help Research FAQSearch the Resource Market FAQ to find answers about research and citations
- Meet with the Subject LibrarianThe Subject Librarian (listed on the right) has the most subject matter research knowledge. They're extra familiar with the databases and research methods for this topic.
- Meet with a Research ConsultantResearch Consultants can help with any stage of the research process! Get help selecting topics to finding sources to citations. They can help you understand and approach assignments in any subject area.
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Librarian
Welcome!
Email me if you have subject-specific research questions or want to set up a research consultation!
In a consultation, I'll ask about your topic and research goals. I'll recommend databases to try and we'll talk about turning your topic into search terms. It's a great way to build skills you can use for any research project.- Cara, your Education Librarian
Subjects: Education
- Last Updated: Apr 29, 2025 3:38 PM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/education
