When conducting research it is important to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles.
Journal articles are typically referred to as scholarly, academic, refereed or peer-reviewed while magazine articles are usually considered popular or even sensational. Always know which type is acceptable for your research.
If you're not sure whether a journal is scholarly, look at our checklist.
Our Research database page offers you access to over 100 databases to search for articles. But to start your research, we recommend:
Large, multidisciplinary article database that is a good starting point for research in many areas. The interface for this and all our other EBSCO databases will change mid-2025. Click here to try out the new interface early!
Is your topic in the news? Try one of these for access to newspapers, magazines, and current affairs.
Major Canadian newspapers as well as many small-market newspapers.
The database only gives me a citation, or just an abstract. How do I find the full text?
The Where Can I Get This link lets you know if the full-text of the article is available:
Make sure to look for the Where Can I Get This link on the database page!
Find out more about Interlibrary Loans.
Check your Interlibrary Loan Account.