The library has many databases that can help you find articles relevant for almost any topic. Databases for articles and other materials offer references to publications that may or may not be in this library; some databases offer full text of articles and others simply citations or there may be a mix. There are in-depth databases that cover publications in a particular field and others that cover numerous subjects.
1. Be Flexible. If you do not find a good article on your chosen topic, then you are free to switch topics.
2. Be Curious. The most difficult task is finding a great article that you understand and brings you further in your own thinking. So take the time to find a great article that you yourself find interesting and that you want to share with the class. Do not "settle" for a mediocre article.
3. Collaborate. Consider working with others in the class who have chosen similar topics. You could help one another by sharing great search terms.
4. Dig for Details. Look up the author of your article to see their area of expertise, other publications, leadership experience, etc. This helps to see their impact, standing in the field, etc. Sometimes checking the author can lead you to a stronger scholar in your area of interest.
5. "Goldilocks" (just right) articles. You are NOT required to find a short article. While there is a minimum page limit for this assignment, many articles are often around 10-20 pages. Your selected article can be shorter or longer. The important thing is to find the article that most interests you and brings your thinking further.
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The American Economic Association's electronic database, contains more than 1.1 million records from 1886-present.
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Research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports.
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Offers review articles on topics in the field. These sort out the published research on a topic, discuss it, and provide references. A good overview of what's going on in the field for the topics covered.
Citations and abstracts to articles from more than 1300 international journals in psychology and related fields, going back to 1840. Covers all areas of psychology, including experimental, developmental, communications, social processes and issues, personality, physical and psychological disorders, professional issues, applied psychology, educational psychology, and behavioral literature in such related fields as law, business and medicine. Also includes citations for books and chapters.
The premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. Includes more than 600 full text journals. Note: To access the full text of book chapters (essays) that appear in your search results, you may also want to check the book catalog to see if we have the book in print.
JSTOR is a digital library of journals, academic eBooks, images, and primary sources. JSTOR provides book and journal content from the date of initial publication up to a "moving wall" of 3 to 5 years before the present year.
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