University Library: Water: Articles

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Databases for Finding Articles

ProQuest Science & Technology Database Collection This link opens in a new window
Search all Proquest Science & Technology module databases at once, or make your own selections.
Web of Science (All Databases) This link opens in a new window
Search across all subscribed WOS products simultaneously using a common set of search fields for the most comprehensive results.
Science Direct This link opens in a new window
Access peer-reviewed Elsevier journals in engineering, life, physical, medical, technical, and social sciences.

Helpful Hints

Consider broader or narrower terms if needed.
For species, try common name and scientific name.
Try synonyms and alternate spellings, i.e. cancer OR carcinogen OR carcinogenic
Use quotes to search for an "exact phrase"
Use an asterisk (*) for truncation, i.e. educat* = educate, educated, education
Try searching different fields i.e. Title, Abstract, Subject etc.
Sort and narrow results by Publication Date, Source Type, Subject, etc.
Once you've found a relevant article:
- Look at the citing and cited references to find more articles
- Look at the conclusion for directions for future research

Peer-Reviewed Journals

Peer reviewed (or refereed) journals have been reviewed by a panel of subject experts, a researcher's "peers." Peer reviewers scrutinize articles for significance, relevance, sound research design, accurate presentation, and clarity before they are accepted for publication.

Many databases allow searches to be limited to peer-reviewed journals. Look for a limit box to check for peer-reviewed or refereed. You can also use Ulrich's Intermational Periodicals Directory to check a journal's peer-reviewed status. Look for a referee jersey icon to indicate that a journal is peer-reviewed.