Overview - Articles: How to Find Them! - Research Guides at DePaul University

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Choose Databases
DePaul subscribes to 100+ databases. Learn how to choose the best database.
Identify Search Terms
Databases look for an exact match for your search terms. Learn how to brainstorm additional terms and combine your terms.
Understand Your Results
What do you do with the search results?
Limit
Tips for making your search more precise.
Evaluate
Tips for determining whether or not an article will be useful.
Full Text?
How to get the actual full text of the article.
Cite
Citation styles, shortcuts and more.

Links to Article Databases at DePaul

A to Z List of Databases
Alphabetical list of article databases available at DePaul.
Subject Listing of Databases
Use the research guides to see which databases are recommended for a particular subject area.

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