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COMM 260 Bown: Scholarly journal articles

In the research process: ARTICLES

  1. Explore topic context & primary sources (the open web)
  2. Learn the background (library catalog: books)
  3. Scholarly conversations (library databases: journal articles)
  4. Support your argument (source citation)
  5. Rinse, repeat; drafts & revisions (research librarians, writing center)

Keyword searching in a database: Academic Search Ultimate

Let's use the same search strategy that we used in SURF.

Keywords: sustainability, college campus, programs

1. Search:  sustainability  = 100,00+

2. Add:  college campus = 337

3. Narrow further by adding:  program = 138

4. This list contains newspaper, magazine, and scholarly journal articles. Decide whether or not to limit results to Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals. Refrain from limiting to Full Text. This may hide useful articles that you can access using the Find It button.

5. Let's review the an article's record and tools.

6. Search your own topic.

Knowledge check

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Library databases

Library databases: A-Z list and by subject

Your topic may concern subject areas such as education, health, history, etc.

Use the Databases by Subject list to find databases that contain articles published in subject-specific journals.