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Article Databases

Search these recommended databases to find quality sources for your research paper. 

Recognizing Scholarly Articles

Scholarly Articles Checklist

  • Sources always documented in a bibliography,references or works cited list, or footnotes at the bottom of each page
  • Lengthy often 10+ pages
  • Authors' affiliations listed - professors, scholars, or researchers
  • Describes the results of original research (e.g. experiments, case studies or analyses)
  • Graphs, charts, tables, equations (especially in STEM disciplines)
  • Written for experts - use of jargon or technical language
  • Long, descriptive title

Selected Journals