A multidisciplinary database that indexes over 10,000 publications, with the complete text of over 5,500 periodicals, including a mix of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Searches articles, theses, books, abstracts, patents, and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities, and other web sites.
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1. Map out your research questions.Turn your ideas for research projects into questions. |
2. Craft a savvy search strategy.Generate a diverse set of keywords to help you generate more effective searches. |
3. Seek out diverse perspectives on your topic.Look for articles that address your research interests from multiple perspectives. Improve your search by using a variety of keywords and multiple databases. |
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1. Why cite?Watch this quick video for an overview of why citation really matters. |
2. Determine your citation style.Check out the submission guidelines or assignment prompt to determine the proper citation style. When in doubt, ask a researcher in the field, the instructor, or a librarian for help. |
3. Use a citation tool.Check out Zotero, Endnote, or Mendeley to keep track of your articles and create citations. You can also use the citation tools in many databases. Check out our guide to citing sources for more information. |