Introduction to Humanities: Research

A scholarly or academic source is something that was created by an expert in the field. Another term for an academic source is a scholarly or peer-reviewed article. Watch the video below to find out more. 

So, how do you find scholarly articles at ATC? By searching the library website.

The video tells you that if you want only peer reviewed or scholarly articles, to click the peer-reviewed box before you search. In GALILEO, click on "advanced search" and you'll see the box, which you click before you enter your search terms:

However, in O.W.L., you search first and then choose the "Peer reviewed journals" facet on the left:

Search O.W.L. or GALILEO. Your list of results will be large and include many types of resources (books, articles, etc.). You can limit them.

If you'd like to start smaller, try one of the databases listed on this guide's homepage  in the top resources box.

• Search using keywords, not sentences
• Choose strong keywords and be persistent
• Put phrases "in quotations" so the words will be searched next to each other

Some guidance on choosing keywords: