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Academic Research

1. Don't rely on Google for everything!

2. Focus on scholarly literature (see the Articles tab for more information).

3. Perform more than one search!

4. Evaluate the information you find using the criteria in the box above.

5. Ask for help! The text-a-librarian service is a quick and easy way to get help from a librarian.
Library Databases

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Introduction to Writing (ENG 105)
 
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Spartan Search
Find books, journal articles, CD's, video recordings and more!


SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES

When using the above search box, if you're looking specifically for scholarly journal articles (also known as peer-reviewed), be sure to narrow your results on the left side:

 
You can also narrow your results further using other limiters such as subject, date range, etc:
narrow by subject and date
SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES IN DATABASES
A-Z List of Databases @ Funderburg Library
A-Z List of Journals @ Funderburg Library
Database Listing by Subject
 
DATABASES TO GET STARTED WITH
Click a box below to view content.

+ Academic Search Premier
Searching Academic Search Premier using the Advanced Search Boolean Operator feature when combining keywords:
Academic Search Premier Searching

Filtering your search results:
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+ CQ Researcher
Searching CQ Researcher using Boolean Operators:

Searching CQ Researcher
+ Credo Reference
Searching Credo Reference using Boolean Operators:
Searching Credo Reference

Filtering your search results:
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Publication date limiter can be found further down the page.
+ JSTOR
Searching JSTOR using the Advanced Search Boolean Operator option:

Searching JSTOR
 

 
Your Librarian


Jill Lichtsinn
jslichtsinn@manchester.edu
Phone: (260)982-5015
Office: 114 Funderburg Library
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Online Resource Access

On Campus:
The Spartan Search catalog and all library databases have automatic access when using a campus computer.

Off Campus:
When off campus, use your regular network username and password to access library resources. If problems occur, contact Darla Haines
 

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