Research Guides: TSLN 590: Finding Articles

Recommended Databases for Language/Linguistics

Esearch
This search tool gives access to both the library catalog and most library-subscribed databases. Great for quick searches.
ProQuest PowerSearch
ProQuest PowerSearch allows combined searching of up to 22 databases including ERIC, MLABib, PsycINFO and Sociological Abstracts. Disadvantage: no single thesaurus or set of subject terms. Advantage: quick overview of topic range and depth.
ERIC
Key source for Education articles and reports
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, dissertations, ERIC documents
Brief how to video: ERIC Basics
Look up Subject terms: Thesaurus on ERIC.gov
MLA Bibliography (Ebsco)
Subjects: Literature, Folklore, Film, Theater, Languages, Linguistics
Info type: scholarly articles, book info
PsycINFO
Subjects: Psychology, Education, Business, Communication, Linguistics, Social Work
Info type: scholarly articles, book info, conference papers, dissertations
How To: ProQuest Basics
Locating Quantitative and Qualitative Articles in PsycINFO
PsycINFO Quick Reference Guide
Sociological Abstracts
Subjects: Sociology
Info type: scholarly articles, book info, book chapters, book reviews, conference papers, dissertations
Brief How-To Video: ProQuest Basics
International Bibliography of the Social Sciences: IBSS
Subjects: Anthropology, economics, finance, political science, sociology, area studies, gender and sexuality, media and communication, psychology
Info Types: journal articles, books, chapters in books
IngentaConnect
Collection of journals from many publishers
Subjects: Covers most subjects
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles
Access Tips: Only some of the journals are owned by EMU. Before purchasing articles: check Findtext+ or Journals by Title, consider interlibrary loan, and/or consult with a librarian.
JSTOR
Archive of back issues for many journals, some academic ebooks, and research reports.
Subjects: Covers most subjects
Info type: scholarly journals, professional periodicals, ebooks.
Access Tips: Usually the most recent 3-5 years are not available in JSTOR. However, EMU may have a current subscription. Check the Journal Titles search.

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