Is It Okay to Use Google?
Since you will have to verify that your sources are scholarly and reputable, it is not a good idea to use Google to find journal articles.
You will be able to spend less time overall on your research if you use databases available from the Cornette Library.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowGoogle scholar is a specialized Google service that searches the web for journal articles, books, and other material that MAY be scholarly. Use the special link above for authenticated access to full text articles when off campus.
If you link to Google Scholar from our library catalog and you have authenticated it will provide links to our databases under Find IT if we have it in full text. You will still need to make sure the article is scholarly and not a newspaper clipping or a book review.
Good Research Takes Time
For a major research project, allow at least one week to find articles that are available online.
You may need about one additional week to find the articles that are in print or that need to be obtained via Interlibrary Loan.
Also, after reading the articles you find first, you may discover that you need to find additional articles that are tricky to find. Allow one week minimum.
Learn more about getting started with the Research Process.
Is Everything Online?
No. Sometimes an article may only be available in print or on microfilm in the library.
Generally, you will find copies of journals on the second floor of the library--in the Periodicals area. (Areas 9 and 10 of the linked map.)