How do I find articles on my topic?
How to use the subject databases to find information on topics.
Answer
Identify keywords for your topic to create a search strategy to use when searching a database. You might find the How to search LibGuide helpful in compiling your own search strategies.
Databases are available @: http://www.unisa.ac.za/library > Find e-resources > click on Resources by subject
Choose the subject relevant to your topic.
Many databases will have a list of terms, usually listed as a thesaurus that you can browse for alternative keywords.
We have also compiled the following guides which will be useful when searching for relevant resources.
Click on the links below for more information:
- How to search - This guide will show you how to search in the different Unisa Library resources to find relevant information for your research needs.
- e-Journals & how to use the e-Journal Finder -e-Journals and how to use the e-Journal Finder to find a specific article when the title of the journal is known
- How to write a literature review - A guide to writing a literature review from selecting and evaluating sources to managing these sources .
- Research Methods Online - This guide introduces you to SAGE Research Methods Online, a database which supports your research activities, from selecting your research methods to designing your research, and much more.
- Research Skills - A step-by-step approach to ensure that you possess the key skills required to find, retrieve and evaluate information on your research topic.
- Requesting recommended library material - This guide will cover the downloading and requesting of Library material.