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Most scholarly journals exist behind a pay-wall. Libraries take you beyond the pay-wall. Use library databases to find peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals.
Examples of scholarly journals. Image from Ithaca College Library.
Databases
- Academic Search Complete Finds articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals on a wide range of topics; not discipline-specific.
- Business Source Complete Finds articles from scholarly business journals, popular trade publications and top management journals.
- Education Source Finds articles from scholarly journals, conference papers, and other sources, covering early childhood to higher education.
- APA PsycINFO Finds journal articles, books, and dissertations in all areas of psychology.
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- Web of Science Finds scholarly articles in all disciplines -- the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
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- Worldwide Political Science Abstracts Finds scholarly articles about international relations, law, public administration and public policy.
- UT Libraries Research GuidesThis page gives you links to starting points for research in every discipline. Each guide was created by a UT subject librarian and highlights important databases in a discipline.
What makes an article scholarly?
UT Office of Undergarduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research exists to assist UT students and faculty in engaging in undergraduate research and creative achievement in a variety of ways. Whether you’re new to research and looking for opportunities to get involved, or you’ve done research and are wanting to present or publish your work, the Office of Undergradute Research is here to support you and the university’s continued goal of being a top research institution.
Help with Research
For help getting access to databases and search tools off-campus, check the Libraries' FAQ.
- E-JournalsTo find a specific article, look in OneSearch, or search by journal title. If UT doesn't subscribe to the journal, request the article from another library using UT's interlibrary loan.
- Subject LibrariansEvery discipline on campus has its own librarian. Find yours here, and set up a research consultation.
- UT Libraries TutorialsQuick and thorough introductions to library resources and tools.
Writing Resources
Writing Basics
Publishing Journal Articles and/or Theses
- Scholarly Publishing ToolkitLearn about your rights as an author, retaining your copyright, evaluating publishers, and providing public access to your research.
- Graduate Student Publishing SupportLearn about copyright, publication agreements, and open access.
Test Prepartion
- Peterson's Test and Career PrepOffers practice tests and tutorials designed to help you succeed on academic or licensing tests. Includes GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, Praxis, TOEFLL, and more. Registration required through Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).
- OneSearchThe main library search tool, OneSearch, will find hard copies and books for various exams. Search by exam name (e.g., GRE).
Also in OneSearch, try these searches:
1. best graduate schools
2. graduate study directories
3. [Your Discipline] school directories (e.g., medical school directories)