ERIC Database - how to search it

Welcome to the ERIC Database Research Guide.  Each page contains helpful instructions on how to search in ERIC.

Remember, librarians can help you with your research. 

• Ask a Librarian
  • 386-747-9028 (call or text)
  • libref@stetson.edu
  • Stop by the library and ask for a Librarian
• Request a Research Consultation
  • Set up a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for personalized research assistance

ERIC is an acronym for the Educational Resources Information Center, which is a U.S. Department of Education clearinghouse of education-related publications and materials. 

ERIC documents are designated with either an EJ or ED number.

Education-related articles in journals are assigned an EJ number; for a list of the journals included in this database

• click on the "Indexes" link along the top part of the search screen
• highlight "journal title" from the drop-down menu
• click Browse

Other ERIC publications are assigned an ED number.  These documents include:

• conference papers and proceedings
• technical and research reports
• government documents
• legal materials
• bibliographies
• teaching guides
• lessons plans
• dissertations
• speeches
• U.S. Congressional hearings
• unpublished manuscripts
• books