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ENGL 152--Couch/ Winter 2020: Article Databases

by Cindy L. Yonovich

ARTICLE DATABASES--FOR CURRENT, CUTTING EDGE INFO & RESEARCH

Article Databases--
  • Carefully selected subscriptions
  • Contain authoritative, reliable, full-text articles
  • Sources include scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers
  • Search using keywords from your assignment
  • Each database indexes different sources and has its own editorial policy 
  • Each database navigates differently
    • Look for directions and tips on the search page
    • Ask the librarian for assistance

ARTICLE DATABASES--ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE

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

ARTICLE DATABASES--NEWSBANK

Searching:
  • Click on newspaper title of choice
  • OR search sources all simultaneously
  • Enter search terms
  • Click on Search
  • Note the number of search results
    • Limit by Decade, Year, Month or Day if necessary
    • Also note Shortcuts to other newspapers in left frame
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Viewing articles--Printing & Citation Building:
  • Click on Print in the Tools Bar
    • Check boxes for Include Document and Include Citation
    • Select  MLA citation style in the drop down box--
  • Citation will appear on top of the page
  • Click on Print Document link on right

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