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Adoption: Databases

Information and resources regarding adoption

Searching the Databases

1. Go to wiu.edu/libraries 

2. Pick a database for your topic of research

3. Type desired search into search bar.

 

Possible Topics for Research on Adoption

  • Adopting Children
  • Child & Family Social Work
  • Adopted children
  • Adoptive parents
  • Parenthood
  • Child Welfare Services
  • Foster home care
  • Foster care and adopted children
  • Transracial adoption

Tips For Better Results

  • In the advanced settings, search for:
    • Full text articles
    • Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) articles
  • Reduce publishing date for updated research
    • Example 2005-2017