Our Research database page offers you access to over 100 databases.
These databases are useful for FASN and related research:
Scholarly and popular articles for all business disciplines.
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Large, multidisciplinary article database that is a good starting point for research in many areas. The interface for this and all our other EBSCO databases will change mid-2025. Click here to try out the new interface early!
Major Canadian newspapers as well as many small-market newspapers.
The database only gives me a citation, or just an abstract. How do I find the full text?
The Where Can I Get This link lets you know if the full-text of the article is available:
Make sure to look for the Where Can I Get This on the database page!
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The Library has access to many journals through the various research databases. The following lists SOME of the journals that you will find in the library. You can find these journals at the front of the Richmond library.
Apparel, print
Canadian Apparel Insights, print (last two years & current)
Costume: The Journal of the Costume Society, print (2013-2017) & online (1965-2016)
Drapers, The Fashion Business weekly, last five years in print, online access
Dress, print & online
Elle Canada, last five years in print
Fashion Practice, online
Fashion Theory, print (2000 - 2017) & online
Selvedge, print (last ten years & current), website, includes blog and craft projects
Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture, online
Threads, print (last 5 years)
Vogue, print & online
Check the Images -- How to Find, Use and Cite guide for information on how to find images on the internet and copyright implications
When conducting research it is important to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles. Journal articles are typically referred to as "scholarly" or "refereed" while magazine articles are usually considered "popular" or "sensational". Always know which type is acceptable for your research.
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Refereed or Scholarly Journal |
Trade Publication |
Popular Magazine |
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Format |
Has serious format |
Attractive in appearance |
Generally glossy & attractive format |
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Graphics |
Graphs and charts to illustrate concepts |
Photos, graphics and illustrations used to enhance articles |
Photos, illustrations and drawing to enhance image of publication |
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Sources |
Cited sources with footnotes and/or bibliography |
Occasionally cite sources, but not as a rule |
Rarely cite sources. Original sources may be obscure |
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Authors |
Written by scholars or researchers in the field or discipline |
Written by professionals or experts in the field |
Written by the staff or free-lance writers for a broad audience |
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Language |
Uses terminology, jargon, and the language of the discipline. Reader is assumed to have similar background |
Uses language appropriate for an educated readership |
Uses simple language for minimal educational level. Articles are short, with little depth |
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Purpose |
To inform, report, or make original research available to the scholarly world |
Report on trends in specific industry, business or organization; give practical advice |
Designed to entertain or persuade, to sell products or services |
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Publishers |
Generally published by a professional organization |
Published by commercial enterprises for profit |
Published for profit |
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Advertising |
Contains selective advertising |
Carries advertising, mostly trade related |
Contains extensive advertising |
You can access our research databases from home if you are a Kwantlen student or employee.