Articles can also be located in specialized encyclopedias and bibliographies. While these sources are not used as frequently today, they are still excellent sources. Also review the references and
footnotes/endnotes in textbooks, in the readings provided by your professor, and in the books and articles you have already located. If you find an article that looks promising, follow the steps outlined under
Choosing a Database:
You will choose a database based on the subject of your research. Browse the various databases listed on our web site at: www.msvu.ca/library/datab.asp or, speak to a librarian for some suggestions.
Searching Databases:
While all databases are set up a bit differently, there are usually some common elements:
Search by keyword
Don’t use “quotation marks” or the plus sign (+)
Use AND to combine concepts:
e.g., children AND language development
If a “Thesaurus” or “Subject Terms” button is available consult it for a list of standard keywords or ideas on alternate phrasing
Resist limiting your search to Full-Text. The Library may have a print subscription.
Limiting your search to “Peer Reviewed” or “Scholarly Journals” may still result in uncited articles. Look for references to be sure.
Check the “Help” function for assistance.
Accessing articles:
After you have searched a database, the next step is to find out how you can get a copy of the article(s) you have found. Many databases provide only citations (author, title, date, name of periodical) and not the fulltext articles. In other cases a publisher may provide full-text for past issues but imposes a full-text embargoon the current month or year.
المادة المعروضة اعلاه هي مدخل الى المحاضرة المرفوعة بواسطة استاذ(ة) المادة . وقد تبدو لك غير متكاملة . حيث يضع استاذ المادة في بعض الاحيان فقط الجزء الاول من المحاضرة من اجل الاطلاع على ما ستقوم بتحميله لاحقا . في نظام التعليم الالكتروني نوفر هذه الخدمة لكي نبقيك على اطلاع حول محتوى الملف الذي ستقوم بتحميله .
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