How do I find articles on my topic?

The Walden Library organizes all of its articles and books inside research databases. To find articles, follow these basic steps:

1. Decide on a topic.  Guide: Database Search Skills: Decide on a Topic
2. Craft a manageable topic. Guide: Choosing Your Topic
3. Identify relevant databases. Guide: Database Search Skills: Identify Relevant Databases
4. Select keywords.  Guide: Introduction to Keywords
5. Connect your keywords with Boolean Operators.  Guide: Database Search Skills: Connect Keywords
6. Set up your search. Guide: Database Search Skills: Set Up Your Search

More Information:

• How do I find scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles?
• Why am I not finding any results or articles?
• How do I find databases by subject?
• How to I find and use the multi-database Library search tool?

Do you have other search questions?  Ask a Librarian!