FITS 195 : Intro to the FITS Program

Use your keywords to find scholarly academic articles through the University of Arizona Library website.

Not sure how to search effectively? Check out this 5-minute online tutorial How Do I Create a Search Strategy? It covers:

• Using keywords in your searches
• Combining terms with AND / OR
• Simulated practice search

📘 Learn more:

• For more quick tips, visit Library Search Tips.

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

• Published in an academic journal (not magazines or news outlets)
• Reports on an original research project (not just a summary or overview)
• Written by academics or scientists (not journalists)
• Includes research methods or detailed analysis
• Uses formal, academic language
• Cites primary sources
• 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)

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:

• PsycINFO
• Google Scholar
• JSTOR

📘 Learn more:

• Tutorial: Google Scholar - tips for best use (video)
• Tutorial: How to use Library search (3 videos)
• Tutorial: Accessing Scholarly Journals from Off-Campus (video)