How do I search for articles?

An online citation index, also known as an article database, is a guide to the content of magazines, journals or other serial publications. Some databases are general and others cover specific subject areas. A good place to start searching for articles is the database Expanded Academic ASAP because it covers a wide range of subjects and contains some articles in full text. 

If you are searching for newspaper articles try Lexis-Nexis.

If, after checking Expanded Academic, you need additional articles go to the Subject List of online periodical indexes.  This list allows you to locate databases that cover specific subject areas. 

For example, if you need articles about attention deficit disorder, select the Psychology category to view databases which contain articles on Psychology.  PsychINFO is a good choice for finding articles from psychological journals, MEDLINE for the medical aspects of the topic and ERIC will find articles written in education publications.

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• How do I get a journal article that Grafton Library does not have?

If you are having trouble finding articles, ask a librarian for assistance.