How to Use this Guide
Welcome! This guide will help you as you progress through the First Year Research Experience. From starting your research to choosing a database to organizing your sources, this guide will present strategies to help you succeed. This guide also gives you guidance on starting, designing and creating your virtual poster presentation, in addition to developing your "video pitch."
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We're here to help!
~Research & Learning Librarians at Loyola University Libraries
Research Databases Best Bets
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowA great place to start! Full-text journal articles covering a broad range of academic subjects including: anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, ethnic & multicultural studies, geology, law, materials science, mathematics, music, physics, psychology and more!
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowMultidisciplinary index of scholarly journals with citations. Coverage: 1980 - present. Limited to five simultaneous users.
- Scopus This link opens in a new windowContains academic resources in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and arts and humanities.
Quick Links
- Loyola University LibrariesStart your research here!
- Request a Research AppointmentFeeling stuck? Not finding relevant resources? Fill out this quick form to request a research appointment with a librarian!