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Basic Research Strategies: 2c. Find Articles

This Guide will help you develop a topic, locate research materials, and create your composition.

Access to Databases

Off-campus access to the article databases requires usernames and passwords. A list of current passwords are available at the NETC Library circulation desk.

Note: Access to article databases is a privilege available only for currently registered students and currently employed faculty and staff.

Print Periodicals

NETC Library subscribes to many print magazine, journal and newspaper titles.

The most recent issues can be found on display in the magazine area of Library. Recent back issues may be obtained from Library Staff. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk.

Choosing a Database

Article databases provide you with 24-7 access to magazine, journal and newspaper articles via the Internet. To help you identify the most appropriate database for your topic/subject:

  • consult the database descriptions on the Library's Database by Subject page
  • check to see if there is a LibGuide that covers your subject area or topic.

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 are available.
  • Abstract: Includes the article’s citation information and a brief summary of the article's content. Abstracts do not include the full-text article.
  • 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.

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