Subject Guides
Key Databases
SpeechBite
Maintained by The University of Sydney and Speech Pathology Australia, SpeechBite indexes journals and articles related to the treatment of speech-language
disorders.
ProQuest Research Library: Health & Medicine
Search the health and medical journals within ProQuest databases, including Research
Library and Physical Education Index
ProQuest Linguistics Collection
Contains a wide variety of language topics in linguistics and language behavior. Many
have full text, but some are abstract-only and can be requested through ILL.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Database designed for researchers, allied health professionals, nurses and medical
educators with access to 330 full-text journals, focusing on wide range of medical
topics
BioMed Central (BMC)
A large collection of open access journals in biology, health science, and medicine
National Library of Medicine
Published by the National Institute of Health, NLM is the world’s largest biomedical library. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. There are four databases available to the public:
- MEDLINE, which uses Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) to index citations
- Medline Plus, which provides easy-to-understand information on various medial topics
- PubMed, which contains both full-text and paywalled articles (use ILL to request paywalled articles)
- PubMed Central (PMC), which only contains articles with full text available for free
For a complete understanding of these three databases go to the MEDLINE, PubMed, and PMC (PubMed Central): How are they different? Fact Sheet.
Websites
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
- American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology & Audiology (AAPPSPA)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Institute
- International Phonetic Association
- New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Other Resources
AccessMedicine Human Anatomy Modules
Explore the physical mechanisms that govern speech, including anatomy and neurology
National Rehabilitation Information Center Library
A large database focused entirely on disability and rehabilitation information. You
can browse by subject or search for your own terms.
CINAHL with Full Text
Search nearly 3,000 journals in nursing and allied health. Contains full text for
approximately 600 journals, though additional full text may be available in other
databases
Speech Pathology and Audiology in Digital Commons
Free articles and research from hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide.
Online Encyclopedias
Human Diseases and Conditions (GVRL)
Presents information on numerous diseases and conditions, including definition of
the disease or condition, an explanation of how it works in the body, information
on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.
Citing Sources
AMA Citation Guide
APA Citation Guide
Zotero
A citation generator and management tool, Zotero can help you keep all of your citation
information together and generate a bibliography for you
Books
Updated 7/29/25