How do I find theories in SAGE Knowledge?

Here are the steps to locate theories in the SAGE Knowledge database.

1. From the Walden Library's homepage, click on Databases A-Z. 
2. In the drop-down choices at the top, click on All Database Types.
   
   
    
3. Click on Encyclopedias and Dictionaries.
4. Click on SAGE Knowledge. You may be prompted for your username and password. This is the same as what you use in your myWalden portal.
5. In the search box type:
    

   theor*

   Tip: the asterisk (*) tells the database to look for different endings to the root word

6. Click the magnifying glass to run the search.
7. Click in the search box on the side f the page labeled Search Within Results.
8. Type in your topic area. For example: 
   
   social
    
9. Click the magnifying glass to run the search.
   
   
    
10. In the results list, click on the title you want to view. 

The entry will have an overview of the theory. If you scroll down you may see the original works cited. Sometimes there might be links below the citations that will take you to the article if we have it in our Library.

More information:

• Can I use a database to search for theories? 
• How do I find theories in the Gale eBooks?
• How do I find information on a specific theory?
• Theories and Frameworks: Discover Theories
• Library Guide to Capstone Literature Reviews: Theorists & Theoretical Sources

Do you have other Library questions?  Ask a Librarian!