Finding Specific Articles in the Databases Using the IWU databases to find an article when you already have the magazine/journal citation How do you find articles if: Scenario One: Your professor asks you to find a specific article. Scenario Two: You want to see what the new articles are in a recent issue of Harvard Business Review (or any other journal). Let’s look at these scenarios… Does IWU have the magazine? The first step in this process is to determine if IWU has access to the magazine/journal you need. Is it electronic or in paper? Many journals are in an online database that you can access. Some journals will be identified as being available only at the Jackson Library in hardcopy. Practical Application What are the steps for finding: A specific article assigned by your professor. All of the new articles in a recent issue of Harvard Business Review. Scenario One: Your professor asks you to read this article: Taylor, A., & Greve, H. R. (2006). Superman or the fantastic four? Knowledge combination and experience in innovative teams. Academy of Management Journal, 49(4), 723-740. doi: 10.5465/AMJ.2006.22083029 Where do you begin a search to find this article? Start at the OCLS homepage… http://www2.indwes.edu/ocls Click on Journal Titles You will need to verify that you are a student by entering your portal username/password (preferred). As an alternate, you may also use your lastname and library number. Remember, you must first find the magazine Click on Journal Titles On the next screen, in the Journal, Magazine or Newspaper search box, type in the name of the magazine/journal title you want. IMPORTANT: Do NOT enter the ARTICLE title yet…it must first be determined if IWU has access to the JOURNAL you need.
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