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Find Journal and Newspaper Articles

Due to license agreements most of these Journal and Newspaper Articles may only be used from Library computers.

Each database provides a help screen for searching tips. Librarians are available to assist you with your research.

Journal Articles Online

ProQuest:
The ProQuest® online information service provides access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers, many updated daily and containing full-text articles from 1986.

* search all collections at once, or just the newspaper collection
* you can choose your type of search:

the basic search
the focused search
searching by topic, from "Arts and Humanities" through "Sports and Entertainment"
and
browsing through subject lists from "Animal Shelters" to "Zoology"

* online help and training is available

EBSCO Host:
Provides citations, abstracts, and full text for a large selection of periodical literature (journals, magazines, and newspapers).

Choose one or more of the six databases that cover all fields.
You can Limit Your Search by checking the Full Text box so your results show only full text articles.
First timers, start with the "Academic Search Elite."
Click on "more info" for tips on searching.
Click on Exit Program when you are finished.

EBSCO Vocational & Career Collection

OCLC FirstSearch
FirstSearch is a multi-database reference tool which provides access to a wide range of resources to meet your information needs. Over 9,000 print and electronic journals are included containing full-text articles.

Choosing a full-text database:

Choose your databases by clicking "List by Topic," and then selecting a "Topic Area" (such as Education or Medicine).
Select up to three databases that display the yellow square under "Full Text" and de-select the databases which do not.
After selecting databases, the search dialog box will appear for you to type in your term.
Click the "select" button to display your results.
When you are finished, click the "Home" selection on the left of the page [and then the Home button at the top of the browser]

Newspapers

Chicago Tribune (full text)
Full text newspaper articles about Illinois.

How to Cite Electronic Sources
APA Style