LibGuides: PA 503 / LEAD 503: Data Management and Analysis: Finding Articles

Finding Articles

Sometimes you know what article you need and sometimes you don't

When you know:
(looking for a specific article)

Decipher your article citation (see box below)
Find out if the library owns the journal online - (see box below)
Drill down by date, volume, and page # until you find the article
If the library doesn't own, request Interlibrary loan and we will get it for you.

When you don't know:
(looking for one or many articles on a topic)

Choose an appropriate library database to locate articles on your topic.
Search Resources by Subject to select the best databases for your topic.
Watch the video located on this page to learn more about searching library databases.

Reading an Article Citation

Taucar, Christopher Edward. "Standards of judicial review of administrative bodies: The consideration of citizen participation." Canadian Public Administration 53, no. 1 (March 2010): 67-86

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Databases for Finding Articles

Academic Search Complete
Use this tool to find peer-reviewed articles, news, and magazines across nearly every academic field. A great place to begin research on any topic. Tip: Get the EBSCO mobile app to view content from all of the Library's EBSCO database subscriptions on your smartphone.
ABI INFORM Complete
Use this tool to find scholarly articles, industry news, market research, and trade publications across all areas of business. Includes content from ABI/INFORM Global, Trade & Industry, and Dateline.
Congressional Publicatons

Track U.S. legislation with access to congressional reports, laws, bills, and hearings. Use this database to research public policy, cite primary government documents, or analyze legal and political developments for class projects.
CQ Researcher
Explore hot-button issues from all sides with CQ Researcher. Use this resource to choose research topics, find background info, and prepare strong arguments for class debates, speeches, or essays.
Political Science Complete

Search peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference papers covering topics like political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and policy analysis. Use this resource to explore global political trends, laws and legislation, or humanitarian issues in historical and contemporary contexts.