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*Google Books: more general
 
*Google Books: more general
 
*Google Scholar: more academics
 
*Google Scholar: more academics
*Library Catalog. Try for thesis search:  thesis "idaho state"
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*Library Catalog. Try for thesis search:  ''thesis "idaho state" ''
 
*Subject databases:
 
*Subject databases:
 
   [http://www.isu.edu/library/research/subjects.shtml http://www.isu.edu/library/research/subjects.shtml]
 
   [http://www.isu.edu/library/research/subjects.shtml http://www.isu.edu/library/research/subjects.shtml]

Revision as of 18:59, 25 August 2011

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Tuesday Aug 25, 2011. Spencer Jardine.

   How to determine what’s been written on your topic and which resources will help you.


Resources to Explore

  • WorldCat: world catalog. Library Home page -> Find & Explore -> more -> Databases - Alphabetic Listing -> WorldCat
  • Dissertation & Theses & database. Library Home page -> ... Databases - Alphabetic Listing -> ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I
  • Google Books: more general
  • Google Scholar: more academics
  • Library Catalog. Try for thesis search: thesis "idaho state"
  • Subject databases:
  http://www.isu.edu/library/research/subjects.shtml
  • Specialized search tools and indexes, such as the following:
    • Web of Science
    • Biosis Previews
    • JSTOR
    • MLA International Bibliography
    • See the Resources by Subject pages on the Library website


Conducting a Literature Review: Selected Resources

  • Library Home page -> Library Quick Links -> Help & FAQ -> Contacting Literature Review
  • See also