Articles from a Journal, Magazine, or Newspaper

Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers (also known as periodicals) contain the latest research, ideas, news, and opinions on virtually any topic. They can be general in scope, such as Newsweek or Time, or they can be geared to a specific subject area, such as the Journal of the American Medical Association or Psychology Today.

To find articles on your topic:

1. Select a database by subject or by browsing the alphabetical database list. If you are not sure where to start, try Academic Search Premier.
2. Use keywords that describe your topic to search the databases you select.
3. You may need to narrow or expand your search by adding or removing keywords to your search.
4. Copy and paste, email, or write down the citation for each article that you find.
   Example of citations found in an article database:
   
5. Many databases will tell you if the article is available full-text, in PDF format, or on the library's shelves. To check the availability of a periodical, try the Find Articles by Journal Title page.
6. The following web pages will help you understand the varying levels of scholarship among periodical publications.
   • Is it a Magazine or a Journal?
   • Distinguishing Scholarly Journals from Other Periodicals

If you need assistance, please Ask a Librarian!