COMM 151/152--Bird-Meyer: Article Databases

Searching--

• Enter your search terms in the search boxes

• Use the drop down options as needed for keyword, subject, etc.

• Check the Limit Results boxes for full text (& peer reviewed if needed)

• Limit Publication Date as needed

• Click on the Search link

View Articles--Printing & Citation Building

• Click on the PDF or HTML link for full text

  • Review the article for content

  • Print the article

• Print the citation in MLA or APA format

  • Click on the Print icon in the Tools Box

  • Click on the middle radial button

  • Select either MLA or APA in the drop down box

  • Click Print to build the citation

  • Print citation and keep it with the article

  • Edit as needed to comply with MLA or APA guidelines

To search--

• Enter search terms in the box

• Click on the Full Text box

• Click on the Search button

To find an article--

• Use the facets to narrow your search

  • Limit by source type

  • Limit by year

  • Limit by title of publication

• Peruse the list of articles

• Note the date and length of an article

• Select one by clicking on the title

• Read the abstract or first few paragraphs

  • Determine if article is appropriate

  • Evaluate the complexity of the article

To save & print an article + citation--

• Click on the Full-text PDF tab to view the article

  • Article appears as it did in the original journal

  • Allows you to see charts, pictures, etc.

• Look for the Tools Box in the right frame

  • Click on the Download PDF button

  • Print or save or e-mail the article

• Click on the Cite link in the Tools Box

  • Select the MLA 8 style from the citation drop-down box

  • Highlight and copy the citation

  • Paste the MLA citation into Word, Word Pad, etc.

• Click on the Back to Results link to find other articles