The Periodical Index

Magazine and Newspaper Archives

SAMPLE NEWS SEARCHES
HOW TO FIND PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Search tips:

• Select preferred package of databases from below (InfoTrac, Ebscohost, etc.)
• Select appropriate database(s) within preferred package
• Choose "Advanced Search" tab
• type keyword(s):
  • combine keywords needed with AND operator
  • search most important keywords in Subject field (or broaden search to default fields if necessary)
  • use truncation as required
  • cluster similar concepts if necessary to optimize on line limitations
  • check assigned subject headings of highly relevant articles for alternate keywords
  • no one perfect strategy -- play around for the one that works best for given search

Infotrac and EbscoHost articles may be emailed directly to user

InfoTrac by Thomson / Gale (Home access requires password)
(The Globe & Mail can be found in the CPI.Q database)

WCI Ebscohost newspaper, magazine and journals databases (password required)

Vaughan Public Libraries - Online Databases (Vaughan Public Library members only)

HighWire Press Free Articles (Scientific Journals)

Google Advanced Search (click on below example for details)
Google will search for various related words based on its singular form (eg./ journal, journals or article, articles)

WCI NEWS STAND (this contains newspapers, magazines, television and radio news -- look for and use the "Search" option in each site)

Alternatives Journal Website (for back issues see: either InfoTrac or Ebscohost databses)

Toronto Star (14 day archive)

Globe and Mail (7 day archive)

The NationalPost (14 day archive)

Canada.com (14 day archive)

CBC News Archives (audio / video)

CTV News Site Search

Google News Canada