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STEP 6
When You Need Articles
Many research paper assignments require the student
researcher to include information found in articles from
periodicals. A periodical is a magazine, journal
(peer-reviewed), or a newspaper.
The fastest and best way to locate articles is through a
periodical index.
Periodical indexes are available in print (paper) and
online through the Internet.
Print periodical indexes provide citations, references,
or information to locate an article. Many online
periodical indexes provide the added advantage of the
complete article.
Ask Yourself:
Where can I find articles from recent (current)
periodicals?
Then Do This:
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Use ProQuest, SIRS, and other online databases to
locate articles that originally
appeared in print periodicals.
•
Attend a Library ProQuest workshop to learn how to
use ProQuest. ProQuest
also provides an online tour at
http://www.proquest.com.
Ask Yourself:
Where can I find older articles for a topic that
happened before 1986?
Example:
The Watts Riots of 1962. |
Then Do This:
• Use the Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature. ASK
THE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN for assistance.
Ask Yourself:
Where can I find articles about a health or medical
topic?
Then Do This:
• Use Health Reference Center, an online database
which is accessed from the Library Web site. ASK A
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN for assistance.
Ask Yourself:
Where can I find articles and information about a
person’s life (biographical information)?
Then Do This:
• Use Biography Resource Center, which is
accessed from the Library Web site.
ASK THE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN for assistance. |
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