Google Scholar is a great resource if you are looking to find broad articles across the field. While on campus, Google Scholar will recognize and automatically tell you if UD has access to the article, then link to the article directly.
Keep in mind, for a more accurate search, conduct your research through the Library's website.
If UD does not have an item, you can request material (i.e. a chapter, an entire monograph, an article, microfilm reels) from InterLibrary Loan by clicking the "Get It" button in a database or "Request through InterLibrary Loan" in DELCAT under the Access section. For further instructions, click on the link below:
"trench warfare"
"Iranian Coup"
narrative OR plot
"American Involvement" AND World War I
Here are a list of common keywords that you might consider adding to your search to help you find the best results on your topic:
You can search within both of these databases simultaneously if you wish.
Provides indexing of academic journals dating back to 1954, with some coverage for titles back to the early 20th century.
A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. Each section of CIAO is updated with new material regularly.
CIAO is divided into the following categories: working papers, conference proceedings, journals (i.e., abstracts of journal articles), books, policy briefs, economic indicators, links and resources, schedule of events, and maps and country data.
Bibliographic database for criminal justice and criminology research. Provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for journals covering all related subjects, including forensic sciences, corrections, policing, criminal law, and investigation. (Coverage 1968 --)
Contains a significant body of archival material dating back to the mid-1970s. Additional archival material continues to be added.
Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment, including content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
A large number of open access e-books are also available on Project MUSE. Search DELCAT to access these free e-books.
Indexes the international literature of sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. (Coverage: 1952 --)
Can also be searched as part Social Services Abstracts.
Provides indexing and abstracts for essential sources including: journals, newsletters, bulletins, books, book chapters, reports, theses, dissertations, and grey literature.
A multidisciplinary database that includes a comprehensive range of content for the region, both for current issues and events in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as for historical perspective back to the colonial period. (Coverage: 15th -20th c.)
Finding articles within databases and journals is not the same process you would use to conduct a search in Google or an internet search engine. You cannot type in a question, but rather need to choose specific keywords and phrases to find results. These tips are similar to how you would search for material in DELCAT.
Helpful Ways to Search:
Use the Advanced Search option in databases and journals to narrow down by date, region, type of document, and more!