The UCLA Library subscribes to hundreds of databases and indexes. Here are some that should be useful in finding journal articles on the Vietnam Wars. If you haven't already done so, you will need to configure your computer to connect from off-campus. See next tab for tips on searching for and evaluating articles.
The UCLA Library subscribes to thousands of periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers--items that are published at intervals with no end in sight). These periodicals may be in print, online, or both. Online periodicals may be part of broader article databases. Articles are great resources for research. Before beginning your research:
If you know already know the name of the journal, search for it in the UCLA Library Catalog. Put the journal title in the search box and select Journal Title or Journal Title (Start of) in the dropdown menu. Skip any initial articles of the journal title (e.g., A, An, The). The record will give you the call number and location of print journals and/or provide links to the online version. If the UCLA Library does not own the journal, you may borrow it through interlibrary loan.
If you already have the title of a specific article, search for the journal title first (see above instructions).
To find the appropriate databases, go to the UCLA Library website. Under the "Start your research" menu, select Databases and search by database name or subject. Once in a database, start with a KEYWORD search using words relevant to your topic. When you see an article that looks interesting, click on the title to see the complete citation. If there are SUBJECT TERMS or DESCRIPTORS, click on those that seem related to your topic to get other articles on the subject.
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