Is it primary or secondary research?
- Tips on Understanding Primary and Secondary SourcesA photograph, print, drawing, or sculpture (etc) can be both a primary or secondary source. Think of "Guernica" by Picasso - it is a primary source when viewing it as a piece of art or as someone's reaction to the event. It is a secondary source when looking at it for information concerning the Spanish Civil War, since Picasso was not present to witness the bombing.
Find additional databases by subject or name
Databases
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowJSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. Includes complete runs of journals with full-text of all articles published prior to the most current five years; eBooks; ArtStor images; and primary sources. Coverage spans the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
- Art and Architecture CompleteArt & Architecture Complete provides full-text coverage of 380 periodicals and more than 220 books. In addition, this database offers cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 780 academic journals, magazines and trade publications, as well as for over 230 books. Art & Architecture Complete also provides selective coverage for 70 additional publications and an Image Collection of over 63,000 images provided by Picture Desk and others.
- Academic Search UltimateAcademic 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.
Example of a search in JSTOR
1. Do an exploratory search in JSTOR for : "Poro"
2. Click Add Field and add "masks"
3. Limit to "Articles" under Item Type
4. Limit to the last 16 years, from 2006 - 2022.
5. click "Submit Advanced Search"
6. Sort by newest.
Tip: Articles not available in full text are indicated with the
icon. Click the yellow Find It button to see if it is available in other SU Library databases. If not, you can always order through InterLibrary Loan.