Using the PXU Databases!

Begin your research with the PXU Databases before using a search engine like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Here are some benefits of using the PXU Databases:

Website Evaluation (CRAAP Test)

Search engines like Google and Bing find results based on popularity and relevance. These search results are not evaluated for accuracy, reliability or their appropriateness on the subject. PXU databases will allow you to conduct a search based on relevancy, key concepts and customized limiters like full-text and peer reviewed. All these sources have passed website evaluation.

 Citations

Citations in both APA and MLA are provided from information found in the PXU databases. 

 Images and Videos (Instructional Materials)

Thousands of instructional videos and high quality images are found in the PXU databases along with citations.  

 College and Career Readiness

Gaining experience with PXU databases contributes to college and career readiness.