Use some of the over 80 eResources that the library subscribes to. Here are some recommended eResources to use for Architecture research:
Follow these tips for effective database searching.
A complete list of library eResources will help you select appropriate databases for your research.
Go to E-Resources by Subject > Sociology for a list of relevant databases.
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CRITERIA |
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS |
POPULAR PUBLICATIONS |
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Advertising |
may contain selective advertising |
will contain extensive advertising |
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Authors & Audience |
written by and for academics or researchers |
written by staff or freelance writers for a broad audience |
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Format & Graphics |
may include graphs and charts; |
often slick and glossy; |
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Language |
may use discipline-specific language or jargon |
uses everyday language that is accessible to the average reader |
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Length |
lengthy articles with in-depth coverage of topics |
shorter articles: usually provide broad overview of topics |
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Publishers |
generally published by a professional organization |
published for profit |
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Purpose |
to inform, report, or make available |
to entertain, inform, or persuade |
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Sources |
footnotes and/or bibliographies |
rarely cite any sources
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Before conducting a search, check and see if the online periodical database has an option to limit your search to scholarly or "peer reviewed"** publications. For example, there may be a box you can check that says "peer reviewed." While this is a good first step, you should be aware that each online database provider (e.g. EBSCOhost) may have different definitions of "peer reviewed."
What is peer-reviewed?
This term generally refers to a publication that contains only articles that have been reviewed, (qualified) edited and selected by recognized experts in the particular field of study covered by the journal.