CHEM 316 (Desmarais) - Databases

Searching in Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier is a good general database. It contains everything from scientific research articles, to newspaper articles, to magazine articles. 

Here are some search tips:

  • Search 2 or more keywords -- don't use too many or else you won't get enough results.
  • Always look for the PDF or "Get It" buttons to link through to the full text of an article. 
  • On the results page, limit by "source type". Some useful types include: magazine, trade publication, newspaper, or academic journal. 

     
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