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Guide to Finding Articles
Why Articles? |
Kinds of Articles |
Articles in Databases |
Understanding Citations |
Request from Other Libraries
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Articles are especially valued in research for providing current information. They are relatively short in length and address more
specific topics than books. In addition, for some fields, journal articles are the most important place where information is reported
and shared. Find more information on the strengths and limitations of articles for research.
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| Kinds of Articles | Back to top |
You may need to track down different types of articles depending on your research needs. What is: Scholarly Journal Articles vs.
Popular Magazine Articles?
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| Articles in Databases | Back to top |
Use a database or periodical index to identify which articles have been written on different topics. Sometimes, the database will
give you the full text of the article - other times, you'll get enough information to track it down from another source (such as the print
copy in the Library). Use the SJSU Subject Guides to learn which database would be best for your topic. If you are only able to
get a citation or abstract for a journal article through one of our databases, take note of the journal title from the citation and consult
our Step-By-Step Instructions on how to check on whether we have the journal issue you need in the library. Or, go to the databases page now.
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-Sample Citation Screen-
Expanded Academic Index (InfoTrac)
(JOURNAL TITLE,
Date v=volume
n=issue# p=pages)
New Literary History, Wntr 1998 v29
n1 p101 (20)
(ARTICLE TITLE.
Author.)
Audience, applause and countertheater:
border crossing in 'social problem' plays in post-Mao China.
Xiaomei Chen.
Abstract: Issues of audience, reception and countertheater
relate to 'social problem' plays in post-Mao China. Frequently
Chinese intellectuals cross the border between official ideology
and the open, although limited, space it gives them. An intricate
play of power comes out...
(SUBJECT HEADINGS: Displayed
at the end of each article, provide links to related articles)
Chinese Drama - Political
Aspects
View 1 Periodical reference
See also 17 other subdivisions
Politics in Literature -
China
View 1 Periodical reference
See also 29 other subdivisions
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When you are unable to get an article in one of our databases or in the library print or microform collections, try requesting from other libraries.
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This page last updated June 27, 2007 by the Web Team
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