Guides: Journalism, Newswriting, and Reporting: Find Articles

What's an article?

You may be told to find journal articles for your class... but what kind?

Scholarly = Peer-Reviewed = Professional = Refereed = Academic

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world.
ProCon.org This link opens in a new window
ProCon.org is a non-profit dedicated to presenting controversial issues in a clear, concise, pro/con format free of bias and partisanship.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
This multi-disciplinary database has records for nearly 18,000 periodicals - journals, magazines, and newspapers - of which nearly 16,000 are peer reviewed. It provides full text for more than 5,000 journals, and you can use Journal Finder to locate articles that do not have a PDF readily available.
- Basic Search: Preform a basic search by entering keywords into the search bar then clicking on the green "SEARCH" button.
- Advanced Search: Click on the blue "Advanced Search" link below the search bar to add filters and multiple keywords before you begin searching.
- Boolean Logic & Filters: All EBCSO hosted databases allow you to narrow and expand your search using Boolean operators and filters. Access them in the advanced search option or on the left side of the results screen.
- Citation Tool: Access the citation tool by clicking on the title of an article or record, click on the file icon labeled "Cite" located in the "Tools" bar, then select the correct citation style from the dropdown menu.
- Saving Records: All saving options can be seen by clicking on the title of an article, viewing the detailed record, then looking at the righthand bar labeled "Tools." EBSCO allows users to print, save PDFs, email articles and create permanent links to the record.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world.