The key to finding quality articles for your research is to make sure you have a definite question in mind. When you define the question, it's much easier to understand what kind of information you need to answer it.
The second step is to evaluate where you might find good articles, ebooks, textbooks, videos, etc. If you're stuck, there is a list of databases below that should be able to help you find items you need. You can also schedule an appointment with the subject librarian and work one-on-one with her.
The third step is to consider how you want to construct your search. For example, is there a technical term for the phenomenon you're looking into? Is there a person whose work you want to examine in-depth in your paper? Do you need information about the mathematics that drive certain processes? You should be able to get answers to this question by examining the question you are answering in your research. Putting a lot of thought into what you're actually looking for makes it so much easier to determine what to search for.
If you're having trouble constructing a search, please check the search strategy page located on this guide.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This premiere periodical resource covers a wide range of disciplines and provides articles from 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
This engineering collection is curated by ASME, a professional membership organization for mechanical engineers and associated members worldwide. Comprised of journals, articles, conference proceedings, and ASME Press books.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Focuses on the fields of computer science and engineering, including information systems, data processing, computer security, bioinformatics, history of computing, and mobile computing. Access articles, periodicals, and more.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Encompasses the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries, covering everything from hardware to the cloud. Provides access to leading business and technical publications within these areas.
Peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Dedicated to the study of general and applied science. Includes journal articles and scientific records.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This multidisciplinary database includes subjects like literature, history, art, sociology, psychology, mathematics, communication, and science. Contains ebooks, articles, and journals.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Dedicated to the study of aerospace and related subjects. Provides scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, and more.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Dedicated to topics related to environmental science, such as engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology. Contains global literature and research.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Focuses on vocational information and education on technical topics. Features articles, books, magazines, and more.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Focuses on economics, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and the humanities. Includes scientific periodicals published in various European countries.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Subjects include economics, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and the humanities. Offers periodicals published in various Southeast Asian countries.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Covered subjects include economics and business, medicine, science, technology, social sciences, and humanities. Offers periodicals published in India.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores economics, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and the humanities. Includes periodicals published in the Middle East and Asia.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Covers economics, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and the humanities. Includes scientific periodicals published in Turkey.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores economics, science, technology, engineering, social sciences, education, and the humanities. Includes scientific periodicals published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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