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Environmental Studies: Journals & Article Databases

Databases

Academic Search Complete Full-text articles from scholarly and professional journals in all disciplines
National Agricultural Library SEARCH Research publications on agriculture, nutrition, and environmental sciences from the National Agricultural Library (includes AGRICOLA)
Environment Complete Citations to scholarly publications in environmental sciences and allied fields, with some full text
Google Scholar A Google search tool for scholarly articles and books, with links to some full text
GreenFILE Citations and abstracts for scholarly, government, and general interest publications on environmental topics, with some full text
JSTOR Full-text articles from scholarly journals in many disciplines
Oxford University Press (OUP) Journals Full-text scholarly journal articles in many subjects
ScienceDirect College Edition Full-text scholarly articles from journals in health and life sciences and social and behavioral sciences
Science.gov Research and development results and scientific and technical information from 13 federal agencies
Statista Now including Consumer Insights! Quantitative data and data visualizations on media, business, finance, politics, and other topics

Scientific Article Types

Example: Original research
Transcriptome profile analysis reveals specific signatures of pollutants in Atlantic eels.
doi.org/10.1007/s10646-014-1356-x
Example: Review Article
Impact of chemical pollution on Atlantic eels: Facts, research needs, and implications for management.
doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2019.06.008.

Search Tips

Try various search terms in multiple databases.
Keep a list of searches you've tried.
Use " " to keep words together: "environmental justice"
Narrow your search with filters like date or subject.
Save useful sources immediately!

Simple Search Documentation
A template for keeping track of your search history and results

Tips for searching in databases

Try various search terms in multiple databases.
Keep a list of searches you've tried.
Use " " to keep words together: "Julius Caesar"
Narrow your search with filters like date or subject.
Save useful sources immediately!

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