Answered By: Wilson Library Librarians
Last Updated: Jul 08, 2021     Views: 539

How do I Find a Scholarly Article?

The best way to find a scholarly article is by searching in one of the library's subscription databases.  These databases contain thousands of scholarly journals, and full-text articles.  There are many databases to choose from in each discipline. If you aren't sure where to start, here are a few suggestions:

  • Type in your search on the main library page. Check the box that says "Scholarly Articles Only."
  • Look at Databases by Subject to find Best Bet resources for your topic.
  • Look at the subject guide most aligned with your topic for suggested databases.
  • Look at the descriptions of databases on the Databases A-Z list to determine which database you would like to search in.

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