A. The Journal Research Process:
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| 1. Proceed to Database by Subject |
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Databases & e-resources A - Z |
| 2. Select appropriate database(s) |
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| 3. Search by Subjects (if available) and / or keyword(s) and phrases |
Use pull down menus for [SU] Subject |
| 4. Evaluate search and refine search if necessary by: |
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| changing search terms or adding additional words |
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| using wildcards ( asterisk * ) |
comput* searches computer, computers, computerized, etc. |
| searching within full text of article |
use pull down menu "TX All Text" or "Document Text" |
| Refine Search with tab in Ebsco databases |
peer reviewed or refereed journals, document types, date ranges, etc. |
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| B. Finding Full Text Documents For Article Citations: |
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| (steps 1 – 4 can be completed at the library homepage) |
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| 1. If full text (Html or Pdf) is available |
print, email, download (to PC or jump drive or student H:\ drive ) |
| 2. Full text not in this database? |
Consult Journal Titles A - Z list for alternative databases with full text |
| 3. No electronic version ? |
Catalog
for journal title in print or microfiche |
| 4. Journal NOT at OSU Tulsa ? |
Order article or book via Interlibrary Loan (ILL) |