Find Articles Search periodical indexes to find references to journal and newspaper articles. Some indexes are in electronic format and others are in print format. Apply the same keyword strategies in electronic indexes that were successful in finding books. Use the subject index in print indexes. Title of the journal, volume and number, year, pages, title and author of the article.
Some electronic indexes have a holdings message.
This tells you the location of the article in the library. Before you search, find out if the index you will use has holdings messages. Type the journal tile in the Search for box and select Journal Title in the Search by box. Check Other Resources Consider searching other resources on this checklist if appropriate to your topic. Educational background, past writings, experience.