Start by searching Search It All (the Library Catalog) If you cannot find what you are looking for, search the Databases. To start your search, set the filter "Content Type" to Full Text and Peer Reviewed (if required).
How to find an ARTICLE using Search It All
Article Formats
Depending on the database you are using, articles may be displayed in different formats:
- Index: Includes only the article’s citation information (e.g. author, title, date, volume, etc.). Neither a summary nor the full text of the article is available. Request the article using an ILL through the Library Catalog.
- Abstract: Includes the article’s citation information and a brief summary of the article's content. Abstracts do not include the full-text article. Request the article using an ILL through the Library Catalog.
- Full-text: Includes an electronic copy of the actual article. Depending on the database, the article may be available in HTML format, .pdf format (displays the article as it originally appeared in the magazine with graphics and pictures), or both.
Choosing a Database
Library databases provide access to scholarly journal articles, popular magazines, conference proceedings, technical reports, newspaper articles, and more. To identify the most appropriate database for your research topic:
- check to see if there is a "Research by Subject" guide that covers your subject area or topic
- consult the database descriptions on the Library's Database A-Z page
If you need help locating the most relevant database, email the library at library@wc.edu.
Peer Review Explained
Created by NCSU Library
A Yavapai College student explains the benefits of using library databases for research over searching the web.