Following are some suggested journals on composition and related topics. To search for a journal, type its title into the Journal Locator widget--use the drop down menu to search for a journal by title or keyword. You will then see a list of database(s) that include the journal; you can click each database title to go to the journal's homepage within the database and view all issues covered. Use the search box to search within the journal by keyword or article title (use quotation marks around complete titles). Finally, be sure to take note of coverage (publication years included in the database); you may need to request articles that MU Library does not have access to via our Interlibrary Loan service.
This excellent guide from the University of Arizona has great tips on choosing sources for your research-based assignments! The guide addresses:
Use research databases to search for articles. Most databases allow you to limit to scholarly or peer reviewed articles. Some databases will return full text articles, and abstracts or summaries of articles.
Look for the GET ARTICLE link in the detail screen to see if an article is available in another database. Most databases allow you to limit to full text. If an article is unavailable through Monmouth University Library it may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
Subscription databases are available to Monmouth University students, faculty and staff. For remote log in, use your university username and password.
You may have noticed that Ebsco databases look different this year! There has been a major redesign, and while the databases have the same basic search tools and features, some of them may be in different places. Here are some tips to get you started:
What's the same:
What's different:
Don't panic! Librarians are here to help you navigate all MU databases! Use email, library chat or make an appointment!
Use library databases to locate credible primary and secondary sources, including articles in newspapers and trade/scholarly journals.
Source: Yavapai College Library
Use these multi-subject databases to search for articles in academic journals, newspapers, magazines and other resources.
NOTE: Monmouth University has access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal via their desktop platforms. You must have MU login credentials to set up your free account. Click "info" icon to see details on how to get started with New York Times access.
In the below example, the black and white “ref jersey” icon in the second column indicates that American Anthropologist is refereed (peer-reviewed).
