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PSYC 2301 SO: Locating Scholarly Articles

This guide is designed to help you locate scholarly journal articles.

Library Subscription Databases

Academic Search Complete Search

ProQuest

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Searching Library Subscription Databases

To locate articles on a topic click on the appropriate link above and then enter a single word or phrase in the search box.

For example:

  • Memory
  • Perception
  • Sensory Processes

The chapter headings and sub-headings in your textbook will give you good terms to use as you begin your search.

To further narrow your search carefully select your search terms and use AND to combine them if needed. For example Personality AND self-esteem

To view an article of interest click on its 'HTML Full Text' or 'PDF Full Text' icon. To properly cite your article use the APA citation style

Limiting Your Searches to Scholarly Journals

A number of TCC's Library databases will enable you to limit your searches to academic journals. It's as simple as putting a checkmark in the appropriate box, as illustrated below.

 Scholarly Journals Search