How to find articles and other sources for your papers
Databases that index the literature for specific disciplines can be identified on the library's Subject Guides listed at https://guides.ou.edu/home.
The multidisciplinary Databases and search engines listed below are good places to search for information on any topic.
- Academic Search CompleteThis multidisciplinary database indexes several types of publications (scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and more) covering social sciences, humanities, education, and more.
- ABI/INFORM (ProQuest One Business)This multidisciplinary database indexes several types of publications (scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and more) covering social sciences, business, law, and more.
- CQ ResearcherCQ Researcher reports explore "hot topics" related to political, social, medical, international, educational, environmental, technological and economic issues.
- Google's Advanced SearchBuild a better search, get better results! Use the "site or domain" field to specify that you want to see what's available on .edu or .gov websites.
- Google ScholarGoogle Scholar indexes many types of materials that are NOT scholarly or peer-reviewed, so carefully evaluate everything you find!
Use the Local Catalog to find books and e-books
Search the databases for your major or college
- List of all Library GuidesFind the library guide(s) for your major or college and add them to your My Library box!