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ENGL U102 - Composition II - Colyard: Finding Sources

Suggested Databases

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Helpful Hints:

  • After you enter your search terms and before you click 'Search,' scroll to the middle or bottom of the search page. There is a section marked Limit your results.
    • Be sure to click the box for Full Text.
    • For scholarly articles, click the box marked Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Articles or Peer Reviewed.
    • Note there are also Publication Date and Language limiters.
  • Do not copy and paste the URL at the top of the page. The links are not stable and you will not find the article again.
    • Write down the titles, author, etc. or take a picture with your phone. Better yet, consider printing, e-mailing, or saving the article to a flash drive)
    • Some databases offer a Permalink option. If you really want a link, use this instead of copying and pasting the link in your web browser.

If you are having issues logging in, try calling University IT at 864-503-5257.

Please note that the South Carolina State Library provides access to Discus as a South Carolina resident.

Below are links to databases that will allow you to search for articles. For access, use Ask a Librarian to obtain the Discus username and password.

 

Academic Search Premier

Newspaper Source Plus

EBSCOhost Research Databases

 

Academic Search Ultimate Tutorial

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Finding Databases

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Finding Articles Using Our Search Tool

No Full-Text? Unavailable at Upstate?

No full text in the database you're using? Use our Articles, Books, and More search engine to see if we have access elsewhere.

If the Upstate Library doesn't have access, you can request it via Interlibrary Loan:

Search Strategies

You can't just type out your keywords one after the other in the database (example: legalization marijuana medical uses). You will need to connect your keywords using the following "Boolean" operators:

Finding Books and E-Books

 

Advanced Search

Search here for library books on your topic.

Electronic books are accessed through the SearchUp Catalog. In a list of results they are identified by "Available Online" underneath the title, publisher, and publication date.

  • Click on the title in the results list. This opens the record for the book.
  • Click on the link under "View Online" in the record.

 

Physical books will be classified under "Held by Library."

Remember the library collects a variety of books for different perspectives, including historical.

Be sure to look at the publication date of any books you use!

Generally, books within the last 5-7 years are most current. However, check with your professor if you are unsure or have questions.

**VIDEOS SHOULD BE PUT IN FULL SCREEN MODE TO BE PROPERLY VIEWED**

 

How to Find Books and eBooks