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ENGL 105, Academic Writing, Community Change: Journal Articles

I can't find anything specifically about Abbotsford or Chilliwack? (or wherever you are writing about)

You need to look for research that extends further than just your locale. How many people do you think research Swing dancing in Abbotsford and then get published in a peer reviewed journal?  Probably not many. So search here using the broader topic ideas that you are advocating for: like dancing or exercise social aspects. Don't be put off if results talk about other parts of Canada or the world because the issues encountered are probably the same throughout the world.

Tips for Searching

  1. Start with one or two keywords describing your topic.
  2. Use the limiting options within the database to focus (i.e., refine) your results:
    • academic/peer-reviewed journals
    • date of publication (you might want more recent articles for some topics)
  3. Look for subjects (aka descriptors) that can help you define your topic more narrowly.
  4. Once you determine an angle or perspective you'd like to explore, try adding additional terms to your search.
  5. Look for a "full text" link to view the article; if no full text link is available, try "Full Text Finder" to locate a copy of the article.EBSCOhost Toolbar
    • If no copy of the article is available online or in print, you can still request a copy from another library; there is no fee for this service, and articles take about 3 days (often fewer) to arrive.
  6. Use the tools within the databases to mark, email, and print your articles:
    • You may be able to email the entire article to yourself, or at least the article information and abstract.
    • You may also be able to send yourself an MLA-formatting reference.
    • Articles in PDF format will have page numbers; articles in HTML format might not.

Search for the Bigger Picture

Limit Your Results (optional)
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[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]

 

Tips:

Remember to use quotation marks. E.g. "public transportation"

Tip: Remember to take advantages of the limiter: Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) to limit primarily to journal articles.

Using the Find It Search Box

Finding Your Article Using Full Text Finder

Looking for Canadian Specific Content?

These databases may contain location specific news articles on places like Abbotsford, Chilliwack and other Fraser Valley cities. 

What Are Databases and Why You Need Them?

How To Videos For Finding Journal Articles

How to Find a Journal by Title at the UFV Library

Finding Your Article Using Full Text Finder

Finding Articles from a Reference List: Part 1

Finding Articles from a Reference List: Part 2

Local Newspapers and Local Issues

Canadian Newsstand, CPI-Q will give you access to local news articles that discuss your topic; Globe and Mail, national access to your topic. Finally Project Muse covers Canadian issues that you might find helpful.

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