When you find an article you like DO NOT COPY AND PASTE THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE (IN THE WEB BROWSER). The links are not stable and you will not find the article again.
Follow these steps to obtain the complete article, or full text, while searching:
Look for a PDF Full Text or PDF link.
No PDF Full Text or PDF link? Look for another full text link, such as Linked Full Text, Full Text Finder, or HTML Full Text.
Boolean logic - use AND, OR, NOT (sometimes AND NOT) to connect two or more search terms:
Truncation - the library catalog and most databases use special characters to make searching easier in certain situations. Check the help screens in the catalog or database you are using to see what the special characters are for that resource.
If you are finding too many articles, articles not on point, or not many articles, consider adding one of these terms to your search.
controversy
debates
views
viewpoints
argument
counterpoint
supporters
opponents
objection
ethics
morals/morality
For example, if your topic was genetically modified foods, you might try this search in the databases:
genetically modified foods
AND controversy
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If you are still having issues logging in, the South Carolina State Library provides access to Discus as a South Carolina resident.
Below are links to two databases that will allow you to search for articles. Use Ask a Librarian to obtain the Discus username and password.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to click "Advanced Search" when the databases open. You can then watch the video in the left-hand column of this page for tips and tricks.