Gather background information
Background sources allow us to:
- Get a general idea of the topic and understanding current thinking
- Pinpoint keywords for effective and efficient research
- Locate credible literature on the topic
Helpful resources
- Library SearchSearch books, e-books, journals, videos, and more in the Emory University Library Catalog.
This is a great place to begin your search. Once you've selected and refined your topic, look for related search terms and find resources to further your research.
- Articles+Articles+ provides access to millions of scholarly publications harvested from commercial publishers and open-access repositories.
- AccessScience Encyclopedia of Science and Technology This link opens in a new windowSource of reference for major scientific disciplines. Useful to identify and locate primary research material, videos, and teaching material.
- Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowContent of 300+ books published by Oxford University Press.
- Credo Reference Unlimited This link opens in a new windowContains bilingual dictionaries and reference works in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
What about Google Scholar?
Google Scholar may point you to scholarly articles that are accessible in the library databases. If you find an article, follow the prompt that says "Full Text at Emory."
Note: You may use the same search tools used in databases and Library Search (i.e. Boolean Operators, key terms, etc.) in Google Scholar!
Tip: Link Google Scholar to Emory Libraries!
- Navigate to settings
- Select Library links
- Type Emory University
- Search and select checkbox "Find it @ Emory"
- Save
