Library Guides: ENGL 103 Fandom!: Find articles

In the research process: ARTICLES

1. Explore topic context & primary sources (the open web)

2. Learn the background (library catalog: books)

3. Discover scholarly conversations
(library databases: journal articles)

4. Support your argument (source citation)

5. Rinse, repeat; drafts & revisions (research librarians, writing center)

Keywords

Star Trek fans OR fandom OR fan community diversity OR diversity & inclusion

Searching in Academic Search Ultimate

I tried a search for Star Trek and fans, fandom, fan community, but didn't get many results. Must use broader terms.

1. Search: fandom or fan culture or fans= 200,000+

2. Add: diversity = 2,499

3. Narrow further by adding: tv or television or film or movies or movies = 108

4. Decide whether or not to LIMIT results to Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals.

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

6. Search your own topic.

General Databases:

Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Ultimate offers access to an unprecedented collection of resources including journals, magazines, reports, books, and videos. Many are peer-reviewed and full-text. Subjects range from astronomy to zoology.
MasterFILE Premier This link opens in a new window
Provides abstracts and indexing for 2,650 general periodicals. Full text of articles for nearly 2,000 periodicals, and 5,000 full text Magill Book Reviews.