InfoGuides: Computer Science: Find ENGH 302 Resources

Computer Science and IT professional organizations and advocacy groups - Research Log 1

The following sources are not Mason Libraries database resources. However, you might have access to some of their materials with your Mason ID and password.

Communications of the ACM
Communications of the ACM is the leading print and online publication for the computing and information technology fields. Read by computing's leading professionals worldwide, Communications is recognized as the most trusted and knowledgeable source of industry information for today’s computing professional.
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IEEE Communications Magazine
IEEE Communications Magazine provides timely information on all aspects of communications: monthly feature articles describe technology, systems, services, market trends, development methods, regulatory and policy issues, and significant global events.
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Databases for Computer Science and IT - Research Log 2

Specialized databases
Interdisciplinary databases

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library This link opens in a new window
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Citations and full-text articles in the area of computing and information technologies from journals, magazines, and conference proceedings published by the ACM.
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete This link opens in a new window
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Includes indexing and abstracts for academic journals, professional publications, and reference sources. Subject areas include Engineering, Computer Theory & Systems, New Technologies, and Social and Professional context.
Computing Reviews This link opens in a new window
Access to current research, theory and applications in all sub-disciplines of computing via the review medium. Compiles expert, unbiased critical reviews of current publications of note in computing.
IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to all journals, transactions and conference proceedings published by IEEE and IET. Accesses more than 1,000 books in the IEEE-Wiley eBook Library and IEEE-MIT eBook Library-Computing and Engineering Collection.
ProQuest Computer Science Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides worldwide comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from computer security to web commerce. Comprises three core elements: Full -text journals, tables and figures, bibliographic abstracts. Covers resources from 1981 to present.

Open Access

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
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Provides full-text, peer-reviewed journals, as well as indexing and abstracts for monographs, reports, and conference proceedings. Features content going back as far as 1887.
ProQuest SciTech Collection This link opens in a new window
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Covers science and technology research, combining full text journals with detailed indexing of global literature on natural sciences, engineering and technology. Areas covered include materials science, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, biology, aquatic sciences, environmental science, computer science and earth sciences. Fully incorporates ProQuest Natural Science Collection and ProQuest Technology Collection.
Springer LINK This link opens in a new window
Access over 480 journals, books, book series (including Lecture Notes in Computer Science and Topics in Current Chemistry), protocols, and reference works published by Springer and its partners. Covers subjects in computer science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, law, business and economics, biomedical and life sciences.

Computer science and tech trade magazines - Research Log 3

Wired
Focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics.
PCWorld
Focuses on the hardware and software that’s central to a PC-centric universe.The magazines also covers all things Android.
Popular Science
Focuses on breakthrough research and finding compelling science, tech, and DIY angles to mainstream topics.
Computing
UK-based news magazine focusing on informing IT leaders with highly respected analysis used to inform their decisions on how to use technology for the benefit of their organizations.
Computerworld
Global magazine focusing on news and information regarding web, mobile, and desktop applications.
PC Magazine
Focuses on delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest technology products and services.

Tech news sources - Research Log 3

Wall Street Journal - Tech
Founded in 1889 and has led the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world.
CNN Business & Tech
Founded in 1980, its digital platforms deliver news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe. Includes tech stories, global market watch, and innovations.
Washington Post - Technology
Founded in 1877 and is a widely circulated newspaper within the Washington DC metropolitan area.
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Washington Times - Technology
Founded in 1982, it is a conservative American newspaper published within the Washington DC metropolitan area.
MIT Technology Review
Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is a world-renowned, independent media company whose insight, analysis, reviews, interviews and live events explain the newest technologies and their commercial, social and political impacts.
AXIOS - Technology
News site launched in 2017 for efficient coverage of topics shaping the fast-changing world.

These are a few of the thousands of journals at Mason Libraries. To search for other journals we offer access to, use the Journal Finder.

ACM Transaction on Database Systems
"This journals publishes articles on the management of structured and unstructured data, including text and XML data; spatial and temporal data; multimedia data; scientific data; graph data; sensor data; uncertain data; streaming data."
Information Technology and Management
Covers research about IT technologies and how they impact design, functionality, operations and management of information systems.
Journal of Database Management
"The Journal of Database Management (JDM) publishes original research on all aspects of database management, systems analysis and design, and software engineering. The journal is targeted at both academic researchers and practicing IT professionals."

IT Professional
Publishes articles across the IT spectrum covering corporate networks, data mining, business intelligence applications, IT tools, IT management, and many more!
Database Journal
Provides "daily Database News, Information and Tutorials for the Database Professionals. Also publishes SQL Scripts and Samples from users for helpful tips. Hosts active forums with knowledgeable members who can answer your questions." (TechnologyAdvice; Open Access)
Database Trends and Applications
Covers databases and database management.