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HUM 115 : Critical Thinking

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  • "Articles & eResources" . . . What's There?

    Articles -- millions of them -- from scholarly journals, trade journals, magazines and newspapers.

    INTERDISCIPLINARY - Covering many different topics, such as

    SPECIALIZED - Focusing on a subject or discipline, such as

    Databases containing other types of eResources

    Web Portals

    Quick Links to sites we've checked and recommend, such as

    Journals, Magazines . . . What's the Difference?

    Telling a magazine from a journal isn't always simple. When your instructor has specified use of a journal resource, review or print this two-page guide to help you choose.

    Tips for Database Searching

    • Keep your initial search simple—set the limit for “Full Text” right away, but save other limits (such as date ranges, number of pages, peer-reviewed, etc.) until you see the results list.

     

    • Look for common database tools (suggested subject headings, abstracts, citation help, emailing and save options) on the edges of the page, often in a color bar above the search boxes or in a separate frame on the right or left of your results list.

    • Use the right Boolean operator--usually AND--to link two search terms.  Using OR often results in a large number of unrelated (and less useful) results.  Using AND assures that both of your search terms will appear in the same document.

    Want more information about Boolean searching?

    Boolean Tutorial - Beginner

    Boolean Tutorial - Advanced

    Search Now A to Z

    Go to the Library's A to Z links to Articles & eResources.

    Click on the   icon for more information about each resource.