Our Research database page offers you access to over 200 databases.
Start with these recommended databases:
Access to the Fashion module of WGSN, a leading resource for design-related trends, content, and technology. KPU students and employees can create an account to access by using their KPU email address.
Funded by the KPU Teaching & Learning Commons.
Current scholarly articles from many areas of science and ebooks published from 2017-2021.
Scholarly and popular articles for all business disciplines.
The interface for this and all our other EBSCO databases will change mid-2025. Click here to try out the new interface early!
Large, multidisciplinary article database that is a good starting point for research in many areas.
Major Canadian newspapers as well as many small-market newspapers.
Find out if KPU Library subscribes to a particular journal (print or online) by searching the Journal Title database.
Print copies are great for browsing and keeping upt to date with the latest news, products and technologies.
For DETA here is a list of recommended titles to get you started:
Outside (includes "Buyers Guides" typically published twice a year)
Performance Apparel Markets - Ask for it at the Checkout Desk (Richmond Campus). Online access as well.
WSA: Performance and Sports Materials; 2004-2024
And don't forget! The Library has access to many, many more articles through the article databases.
Find additional content online through journal and magazine websites such as:
When conducting research it is important to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles. Journal articles are typically referred to as "scholarly" or "peer-reviewed" contain articles written by experts, for other experts. Magazine articles are usually considered "popular" or "sensational" and are written by staff or freelance writers. Always know which type is acceptable for your research or if your instructor has indicated it is acceptable to use both types for your assignment.
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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 |