FITS 195 - Intro to the FITS Program

You can access a wide range of scholarly databases through the University of Arizona Library website. Search directly on the main page or explore specific databases and journals that fit your topic.

Popular databases include:

• Library Search
• PsycINFO
• Google Scholar

📘 Learn more:

• Tutorial: How to use Library search (3 videos)
• Tutorial: Google Scholar - tips for best use (video)

A scholarly article is different from popular press. Look for these features:

• Published in an academic journal (not magazines or news outlets)
• Is usually Written by academics or scientists (not journalists)
• Includes research methods or detailed analysis
• Uses formal, academic language
• Peer reviewed (reviewed by experts in the field before publication)

📘 Learn more:

• Tutorial: Popular vs. Scholarly Sources (3 min)
• Tutorial: How do I evaluate online information? (20 min)