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How to use Academic Search Complete
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An easy-to-use place to search for scholarly (peer reviewed) articles. Go here to find out what researchers have discovered about a topic.
Note: Academic Search Complete can be accessed on the library's website under Research Databases. Click on All Databases (A-Z). Academic Search Complete is the second link. If you're off campus, you'll see a login screen. Log in to this database using your myNOVA user name and password.
Keep it Simple With a Keyword Search
Keyword Search:
For a more indepth explanation of searching, please click on the "Articles" tab above or here and go to the "Search Tips" box.
Select the most important 2-3 keywords. These are terms related to your topic. For instance, let's say your argument essay debates if global warming is affecting people in the tropics. Your keywords could be:
global warming, people, tropics
Quick citation tool
Citation Tool:
Each article within this database has a citation tool . Here is how you find it:
1. Click the link to the article.
2. In the right hand column, click the Cite link.
3. Scroll down in the Citation Format box to select the correct citation style for your course. ENG 111 uses MLA.
4. Copy and paste the citation into your document or export it to a bibliographic management software program using the link located at the bottom of the Citation Format box. Remember to check the citation for errors after you have copied it.
