Education Research Guide
This page lists only subject-specific resources for Education. General information about searching for resources is available on the Guides page and in the options at the right (or at the bottom) of this page.
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Journal Articles
See the Find Articles page for general information about finding magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, including how to:
- search specialized databases
- understand the difference between a scholarly journal and a magazine
- request articles that are not immediately accessible
Journal Article Databases
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UH Hilo
Also be sure to search some of the General Databases and related Subject Area Databases:
UH Hilo General | UH Hilo Subject Area
- ERIC: Education Resources Information Center (EBSCO) (UH Hilo Access)
Sponsored by the US Department of Education, the national bibliographic database of education literature. When provided by ERIC, there are links to the ERIC full text or links to other sources such as publisher websites or DOIs. - ERIC: Education Resources Information Center (ProQuest) (Licensed for UH Hilo users only)
Sponsored by the US Department of Education, the national bibliographic database of education literature. When provided by ERIC, there are links to the ERIC full text or links to other sources such as publisher websites or DOIs. - Professional Development Collection (EBSCO) (UH Hilo access)
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles, and more than 200 educational reports. - Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO) (UH Hilo access)
Provides indexing and abstracts for the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators. Approximately 300 periodicals, 96% of which are peer-reviewed.
HawaiʻiCC
Also be sure to search some of the General Databases and related Subject Area Databases:
HawaiʻiCC General | HawaiʻiCC Subject Area
- ERIC: Education Resources Information Center (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
Sponsored by the US Department of Education, the national bibliographic database of education literature. When provided by ERIC, there are links to the ERIC full-text or links to other sources such as publisher websites or DOIs. - Professional Development Collection (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles, and more than 200 educational reports. - Teacher Reference Center (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
Provides indexing and abstracts for the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators. Approximately 300 periodicals, 96% of which are peer reviewed.
Books
See the Find Books page for general information about finding books, including how to:
- search LibCat
- understand call numbers
- locate books on the shelves
- request books that are not immediately accessible
Ebooks
Academic and public library ebook collections, including some textbooks. UH Hilo | HawaiʻiCC
Free UCL Press Ebooks
Open Access UCL Press Education Ebooks
Dissertations and Theses
The library has access to the full-text of many theses and dissertations, most of which have extensive lists of references. Some examples of material available in full-text:
Crane-Cory, Juliet. Shaping the Mindset: A Case Study of an Elementary School International Exchange Program. University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. 2020
Harman, Kekoa Lloyd. Lamakū: Ka 'imi na'auao me ka piko'u Hawai'i he noi'ina polokalamu kālā hele kulanui Hawai'i. University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. 2008.
Kaneshiro-Erdmann, Wanelle. Student Mobility during High School: Does It Affect Graduation Outcomes? University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. 2021.
Santos, Eric Kyle. International Education between China and the United States: A Case study of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo's participation in the Sino-American 1+2+1 Dual Degree Program. University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. 2013.
Umansky, Vera. The Impact of Social Interaction on Virtual Learning of Numerical Knowledge in Kindergarteners. University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. 2022.
Dissertations and Theses from ProQuest (Licensed for UH Hilo users only)
Online access to full text of doctoral dissertations and graduate theses from universities around the world, including all campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi.
Statistics
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Report Finder
“Use this tool to search among the Department's various reports, covering performance, improvement, financial, special education, legislative, audit and enrollment reports spanning the last several years, as well as current Academic Plans and Financial Plans for schools.”
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Research and Data Requests
“This website contains information, resources, forms, and guidance materials related to both conducting research in the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and requesting data from HIDOE schools and offices. Individuals can submit research applications or data requests through the processes described below.”
Test Prep
- Learning Express (EBSCO) (UH Hilo access)
Test preparation and study guide source, including practice tests, tutorials, and flashcards. Set up an account to practice for the ACT, GRE, SAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, Praxis, and other tests. There are also short courses on computer skills, finance, and other college and study skills. - Learning Express (EBSCO) (Hawaiʻi CC access)
Test preparation and study guide source, including practice tests, tutorials, and flashcards. Set up an account to practice for the ACT, GRE, SAT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, Praxis, and other tests. There are also short courses on computer skills, finance, and other college and study skills.