{"id":385249,"date":"2022-06-13T10:53:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T08:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.nl\/?p=385249"},"modified":"2022-06-17T15:22:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T13:22:31","slug":"finding-sources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/working-with-sources\/finding-sources\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Sources | Scholarly Articles, Books, Etc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to know how to find relevant sources when writing a\u00a0<a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//research-paper///">paper<\/a>, <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//dissertation//literature-review///">literature review<\/a>, or <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//methodology//systematic-review///">systematic review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources///">types of sources<\/a> you need will depend on the stage you are at in the <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//research-process///">research process<\/a>, but all sources that you use should be <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//credible-sources///">credible<\/a>, up to date, and relevant to your research topic.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main places to look for sources to use in your research:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Research databases<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your institution\u2019s library<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Other online resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"databases\">Research databases<\/h2>\n<p>You can search for <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//working-with-sources///">scholarly sources<\/a> online using databases and search engines like <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//#google\">Google Scholar<\/a>. These provide a range of search functions that can help you to find the most relevant sources.<\/p>\n<p>If you are searching for a specific article or book, include the title or the author\u2019s name. Alternatively, if you\u2019re just looking for sources related to your research problem, you can search using keywords. In this case, it\u2019s important to have a clear understanding of the scope of your project and of the most relevant keywords.<\/p>\n<p>Databases can be general (interdisciplinary) or subject-specific.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can use subject-specific databases to ensure that the results are relevant to your field.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When using a general database or search engine, you can still filter results by selecting specific subjects or disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><small><strong>Example: JSTOR discipline search filter<\/strong><small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"colorbox\" href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//attachment//filtering-by-discipline///" rel=\"attachment wp-att-385256\"><img src=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//06//filtering-by-discipline.png/" alt=\"Filtering by discipline\" width=\"500\" height=\"503\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-385256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/filtering-by-discipline.png 647w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/filtering-by-discipline-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/filtering-by-discipline-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/filtering-by-discipline-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check the table below to find a database that\u2019s relevant to your research.<\/p>\n<table class=\"kb-table vertical-borders\">\n<caption>Research databases by academic discipline<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interdisciplinary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.jstor.org///"><strong>JSTOR<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////academic.oup.com//journals/"><strong>Oxford Academic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////academic.microsoft.com///"><strong>Microsoft Academic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////guides.library.cornell.edu//c.php?g=32323&amp;p=203726\%22><strong>Cornell University Library<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////us.sagepub.com//en-us//nam//home/"><strong>SAGE Publishing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.tandfonline.com///"><strong>Taylor and Francis Online<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////academicjournals.org///"><strong>Academic Journals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.oclc.org//en//oaister.html/"><strong>OAIster<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////doaj.org///"><strong>Directory of Open Access Journals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////onlinelibrary.wiley.com///"><strong>Wiley Online Library<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Science &amp; mathematics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.omicsonline.org///"><strong>OMICS International<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.aaas.org///"><strong>American Association for the Advancement of Science<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////plos.org///"><strong>Public Library of Science<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.nlm.nih.gov//medline//medline_overview.html/"><strong>Medline<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov//pubmed///"><strong>PubMed<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.theiet.org//publishing//inspec///"><strong>Inspec<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.springer.com///"><strong>Springer Publications<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.ams.org//journals/"><strong>American Mathematical Society<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Social sciences &amp; humanities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////muse.jhu.edu///"><strong>Project Muse<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.acla.org//resources-links//journals/"><strong>American Comparative Literature Association<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////philpapers.org///"><strong>PhilPapers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Tip<\/figcaption>Your institution\u2019s library may have access to a range of academic databases and journals that are behind paywalls. Consult the library\u2019s website to see if they have memberships with any journals relevant to your research.<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"google\">Google Scholar<\/h3>\n<p>To get started, you might also try <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////scholar.google.com///"><strong>Google Scholar<\/strong><\/a>, an academic search engine that can help you find relevant books and articles. Its \u201cCited by\u201d function lets you see the number of times a source has been cited. This can tell you something about a source\u2019s credibility and importance to the field.<\/p>\n<p><small><strong>Example: Google Scholar \u201cCited by\u201d function<\/strong><small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//attachment//google-scholar-cited-by-function///" rel=\"attachment wp-att-385296\" class=\"colorbox\"><img src=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//06//google-scholar-cited-by-function-1024x290.png/" alt=\"Google Scholar cited by function\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-385296 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-scholar-cited-by-function-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-scholar-cited-by-function-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-scholar-cited-by-function-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/google-scholar-cited-by-function.png 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boolean\">Boolean operators<\/h3>\n<p><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//boolean-operators///">Boolean operators<\/a> can also help to narrow or expand your search.<\/p>\n<p>Boolean operators are words and symbols like <strong>AND<\/strong>, <strong>OR<\/strong>, and <strong>NOT<\/strong> that you can use to include or exclude keywords to refine your results. For example, a search for \u201cNietzsche NOT nihilism\u201d will provide results that include the word \u201cNietzsche\u201d but exclude results that contain the word \u201cnihilism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many databases and search engines have an <strong>advanced search <\/strong>function that allows you to refine results in a similar way without typing the Boolean operators manually.<\/p>\n<p><small><strong>Example: Project Muse advanced search<\/strong><small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//attachment//project-muse-advanced-search///" rel=\"attachment wp-att-385283\" class=\"colorbox\"><img src=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//06//project-muse-advanced-search.png/" alt=\"Project Muse advanced search\" width=\"500\" height=\"488\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-385283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/project-muse-advanced-search.png 602w, https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/project-muse-advanced-search-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"library\">Library resources<\/h2>\n<p>You can find helpful print sources in your institution\u2019s library. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources//#journals\">Journal articles<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources//#books\">Books<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources//#encyclopedias\">Encyclopedias<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources//#newspapers\">Newspapers<\/a> and magazines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure that the sources you consult are appropriate to your research.<\/p>\n<p>You can find these sources using your institution\u2019s library database. This will allow you to explore the library\u2019s catalog and to search relevant keywords. You can refine your results using <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//#boolean\">Boolean operators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have found a relevant print source in the library:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Consider what books are beside it. This can be a great way to find related sources.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Consult the index and bibliography to find the bibliographic information of other relevant sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"kb-textbox border-left green\"><figcaption>Tip<\/figcaption>Many libraries have an inter-library loan system that allows you to request specific books that the library does not stock. Consult a librarian if you are looking for a specific book that\u2019s not available from your institution\u2019s library.<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"online\">Other online sources<\/h2>\n<p>You can consult popular online sources to learn more about your topic. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources//#books\">Websites<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Crowdsourced encyclopedias like Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Blogs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find these sources using search engines. To refine your search, use <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources//#boolean\">Boolean operators<\/a> in combination with relevant keywords.<\/p>\n<p>However, exercise caution when using online sources. Consider what kinds of sources are appropriate for your research and make sure the sites are <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//credible-sources///">credible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Look for sites with trusted domain extensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">URLs that end with <strong>.edu<\/strong> are educational resources.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">URLs that end with <strong>.gov<\/strong> are government-related resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other sites can still be used, but you should <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//evaluating-sources///">evaluate<\/a> them carefully and consider alternatives.<\/p>\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions about finding sources<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"faq-list faq-list--arrows w-100 my-5\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"how-can-i-find-sources\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//frequently-asked-questions//how-can-i-find-sources///" class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        How can I find sources to use in my research?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"how-can-i-find-sources-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>You can <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//finding-sources///">find sources<\/a> online using databases and search engines like <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////scholar.google.com///">Google Scholar<\/a>. Use <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//boolean-operators///">Boolean operators<\/a> or advanced search functions to narrow or expand your search.<\/p>\n<p>For print sources, you can use your institution\u2019s library database. This will allow you to explore the library\u2019s catalog and to search relevant keywords.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"how-do-i-find-scholarly-sources\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//frequently-asked-questions//how-do-i-find-scholarly-sources///" class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        How do I find scholarly sources?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"how-do-i-find-scholarly-sources-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>It is important to find <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//credible-sources///">credible sources<\/a> and use those that you can be sure are sufficiently <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//working-with-sources///">scholarly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"kb-checklist\">\n<li>Consult your institute\u2019s library to find out what books, journals, research databases, and other <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources///">types of sources<\/a> they provide access to.<\/li>\n<li>Look for books published by respected academic publishing houses and university presses, as these are typically considered trustworthy sources.<\/li>\n<li>Look for journals that use a <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//methodology//peer-review///">peer review<\/a> process. This means that experts in the field assess the quality and credibility of an article before it is published.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"how-do-i-search-databases\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//frequently-asked-questions//how-do-i-search-databases///" class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        How do I search research databases efficiently?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"how-do-i-search-databases-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>When searching for sources in databases, think of specific keywords that are relevant to your <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//research-process//dissertation-topics///">topic<\/a>, and consider variations on them or synonyms that might be relevant.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a clear idea of your research parameters and key terms, choose a database that is relevant to your research (e.g., Medline, JSTOR, Project MUSE).<\/p>\n<p>Find out if the database has a \u201csubject search\u201d option. This can help to refine your search. Use <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//boolean-operators///">Boolean operators<\/a> to combine your keywords, exclude specific search terms, and search exact phrases to find the most relevant sources.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"what-types-of-sources-are-used-in-academic-research\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//frequently-asked-questions//what-types-of-sources-are-used-in-academic-research///" class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        What types of sources are used in academic research?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"what-types-of-sources-are-used-in-academic-research-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p>There are many <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources///">types of sources<\/a> commonly used in research. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Websites<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Books<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Journal articles<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Newspapers<\/li>\n<li>Encyclopedias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely use a variety of these sources throughout the <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//research-process///">research process<\/a>, and the kinds of sources you use will depend on your research topic and goals.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n            <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n            <dt id=\"scholarly-vs-popular-source\" class=\"faq-list__title\">\n                <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//frequently-asked-questions//scholarly-vs-popular-source///" class=\"faq-list__link qa-faq-anchor\">\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">\n                        What is the difference between a scholarly and a popular source?\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/dt>\n            <dd id=\"scholarly-vs-popular-source-answer\" class=\"faq-list__answer qa-faq-answer kb-article-styles\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n                <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                        <p><a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//working-with-sources///"><strong>Scholarly sources <\/strong><\/a>are written by experts in their field and are typically subjected to <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//methodology//peer-review///">peer review<\/a>. They are intended for a scholarly audience, include a full bibliography, and use scholarly or technical language. For these reasons, they are typically considered <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//credible-sources///">credible sources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Popular sources <\/strong>like magazines and news articles are typically written by journalists. These <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//working-with-sources//types-of-sources///">types of sources<\/a> usually don\u2019t include a bibliography and are written for a popular, rather than academic, audience. They are not always reliable and may be written from a biased or uninformed perspective, but they can still be <a href=https://www.scribbr.com/"https:////www.scribbr.com//category//citing-sources///">cited<\/a> in some contexts.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/dd>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to know how to find relevant sources when writing a\u00a0paper, literature review, or systematic review. The types of sources you need will depend on the stage you are at in the research process, but all sources that you use should be credible, up to date, and relevant to your research topic. 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