This guide explains how to search for articles about your topic using library databases.

Most databases available through the UC Davis University Library are licensed subscriptions, not free web resources.

These databases compile citations from research studies published in different academic journals. They're especially helpful when you want to find scholarly information about a topic you're writing about.

You can access databases through the University Library in two ways, by Name or Subject:

The Databases A-Z option is an alphabetical title list. It's most useful when you already know which database(s) you want to search.

A good starting point for many research topics is a database called Academic Search Complete.

To access it,select Databases A-Z and search by Academic Search Complete:

Academic Search Complete [via EBSCO] is multidisciplinary, meaning it includes content from many academic journals across many subjects. In addition, the content spans a range of dates.

Important Note: If you plan to search from off campus, make sure you log in to the Virtual Private Network (VPN):

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• Enter your UC Davis username/password:
  

• Select Electronic Databases A-Z

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Now it's your turn! Click on the link for Academic Search Complete [via EBSCO] to begin searching.

For tips on search strategies and accessing articles, take a few minutes to watch these videos:

• Get Fewer Results

Combine Concepts: AND

Use Limits

• Get More Results

Related Concepts: OR

Use Truncation

• Get Articles

 Use UC-eLinks

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