How can I use database PDFs with Scrible?
Navigating academic databases can be intimidating. With vast amounts of research and data at your fingertips, it's essential to streamline the process of collecting and annotating. PDFs are the most common format for journal articles, research papers, and other scholarly content in these databases. Read below to make the most out of your database PDFs using Scrible:
Sourcing from Databases:
When you access databases like Gale, EBSCO, or JStor, many offer a direct PDF download option for their articles. Use this feature to get a high-quality, print-ready version of your research material. If there are other databases that you use frequently not listed here, please send them our way. See the GIF below to learn how to use the direct download option.
Immediate Upload:
Once you've downloaded the PDF from the database, quickly upload it to your Scrible library by clicking 
, then selecting 
from the dropdown menu. Following these steps will bypass most compatibility issues, which ensures you have a centralized location for all your research and allows for easy annotations and sharing.
Manually Download a PDF
Upload the PDF to Scrible
Deep Dive Annotations:
Given the in-depth nature of content from these databases, utilize Scrible's range of annotation tools to highlight, comment, and dissect the information. This ensures you capture essential details and understand the content thoroughly.
Share & Collaborate:
Are you working on a group research project? Share your annotated PDFs with peers, enhancing group understanding and collaboration. Scrible's deep linking tool is perfect for directing team members to specific points of discussion.
Data Security:
PDFs from databases often contain sensitive or copyrighted information. Rest assured, with Scrible, your data remains secure and is only accessible to those you choose to share it with.
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