Writing 100 (Varnot): Find an Article

Some Strategies - Recommended Strategies

Article Level Strategies

1.  Look for the article title in Google Scholar.  For full-text, try clicking on the article title OR look under More for UC-eLinks/ Get it at UC.

2.  Look for the article title in UC Library Search.  Look for the green Available Online link or the request form. 

3.  Look for the article title in a major database in the article's subject area.  * This can be a little bit like a needle in a haystack!!

4.  Look in regular Google.  You may be able to find on the web IF someone has posted it.

Journal Level Strategy

5. Look for the journal title in the eJournal finder.  Search for the journal title in the Journals tab on the library home page search box.   See if the journal is available.  Is the date you need available?

Sample Articles:

Citation #1

• Jonason, P. K., Garcia, J. R., Webster, G. D., Li, N. P., & Fisher, H. E. (2015). Relationship Dealbreakers Traits People Avoid in Potential Mates. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 41(12), 1697-1711.

Citation #2

• Sable, Pat. (1995). Pets, Attachment, and Well-Being Across the Life Cycle. Social Work, 40(3), 334-341.

Citation #3

• Oehlerking, D. (2011). Conducting pedagogy: Not just for university students anymore. Canadian Winds: The Journal of the Canadian Band Association, 9(2), 95-96.