Finding Articles
The best way to find scholarly, peer-reviewed articles at Milner Library is by using the Journal Articles Search. When using the Journal Articles Search, we recommend breaking down your search into individual keywords by identifying the most important parts of your research question or topic.
For example,
- if your research questions is focused on whether college athletes should be paid,
- you might pick "college athletes" and "pay" as your two keywords.
- From there, we can also brainstorm some additional keywords in case our first search doesn't work,
- or if we want to change our results. For example, instead of "pay," you might search for "compensation" or "labor."
Try searching for Reggie's topic using the two options listed below.
- Journal Articles search
Search for articles from various journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Note: Listed materials may not be available through Milner Library.
- Academic Search UltimateA scholarly, multi-disciplinary full text database of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, books, ebooks, reports, and conference proceedings.
The Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
Scholarly articles, also known as peer reviewed articles or academic journal articles, often follow a similar format. This format may be different than what you are accustomed to reading, and understanding the anatomy of a scholarly article can help you read the content most effectively. Use the interactive infographic below to learn about the format and elements of a scholarly article.
