Search for scholarly journal articles with the search engine Google Scholar. Google Scholar is connected to Whittemore Library's databases, so an article from your search results should be availabe full-text from our library if you see and click on the link, "Find it @ Framingham State", to the right of the article.
E-Journals:
Enter the title of the journal you need
in the Full Text Journal Finder
to link to the journal if it is available online
through a database and/or the publisher.
Print Journals (paper, microfilm and microfiche):
To find a listing of where a print journal, magazine, or newspaper is located (either upstairs in the Periodicals Area
on the Upper Mezzanine (UM) or downstairs in the Lower Reading Room [LRR] one flight down from the main floor in the Lower Mezzanine).
1. Enter the title of the journal you need
in the Full Text Journal Finder (see link above)
2. For a list of F.S.U.'s print periodical holdings (paper or microforms), look for the F.S.U Periodical Holdings List, in the red binders
You can find those red binders in the Periodicals Area and at the Reference desk.
3. Search the MLN Online Catalog for individual periodical titles.
These databases are particularly helpful when researching the subject of Communication Arts.
Specialized databases that also contain information on Communications.
The general research databases can provide an excellent jumping off point, but don't forget to check databases specialized to your discipline as well! Use the Gale PowerSearch button, or one of the other general purpose databases listed below to get started on your research.
CQ Researcher reports cover an array of topics including public policy, law and civil liberties, international affairs, economics, health, education, the environment, technology, and more. Includes pro/con debate.