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LIBRARY 101: Scholarly Journals, Newspapers, and Books

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Scholarly Journals

Use these TCU Library databases to find scholarly/academic/peer-reviewed/refereed journal articles on your topic.  Each discipline has databases that offer journal articles.  If you ever need to access other scholarly databases, go to the Database link on the TCU Library Homepage.  The databases are in three different orders:

Alphabetically

By type

By subject

Each subject area has the top databases for that discipline listed under "Best Bets".  Try these first!

Below are some databases that cover several disciplines:

Pro/Con

Use these TCU Library databases to locate PRO/CON arguments on controversial topics.

Books

Newspapers

Use these TCU Library databases to find newspapear articles on your topic.

If you are looking for historical newspapers, go to the Archival Research LibGuide and select Archival Databases-Newspapers and Periodicals