Use this list of keywords when searching the library's databases.

• A research tool that helps you find articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, or other information sources.
• A searchable, organized collection of related information - NOT a website.

How do I choose a database?

Choose from the databases listed on the Articles page of this guide or visit the Guide to Library Resources.

STEP 1
Use LIMIT option while searching the databases to

• peer-reviewed publications
• refereed publications

STEP 2
Check if articles fit 4 or more of the following criteria

• long article with structured sections, abstract as well as results
• in-text citations shown appropriately
• contains a bibliography
• contains statistical data, and/or graphs and charts
• shows author affiliation and contact information
• no images or photographs, except when relevant to the study
• indicates the number of times the article has been cited (used) by other scholars

NOTE: No newspaper articles. No book reviews, editorials, letters to the editor and similar articles, even when obtained from scholarly and/or peer-reviewed publications.

• BAKER HANDOUT:  Identifying & Locating Scholarly Information 
• VIDEO: How to Read a Scholarly Article (Western University)

Questions? Contact Baker librarians:
E-mail: library@baker.edu -- Call: 888-854-1058