Journal articles and conference papers are the primary means of disseminating research in engineering. As such, they are essential references within quality research. Use article databases to find journal articles and conference papers relevant to your research.
| Core Databases: | Years Covered | Default Search | Truncation Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSPEC
Physics, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and related fields (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1969–present | Adjacent | * or $ |
| Web of Science
all science and engineering fields, with cited reference searching (Tutorial: HTML and Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1900–present | All | * |
| Related Databases: | Years Covered | Default Search | Truncation Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Materials Abstracts
Materials science — ceramics, composites, and polymers (Quick Reference Card: PDF) |
1986–present | Exact Phrase | * |
| Metadex
Materials science — metals and alloys (Quick Reference Card: PDF) |
1966–present | Exact Phrase | * |
| Compendex
All areas of engineering (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1884–present | All | * |
| SciFinder Scholar
Chemistry. Follow directions for downloading the search software. (Guide: HTML, PDF) |
1907–present | Phrase | n/a |
To access other article databases, consult our complete list of Article Databases.
Locating Full Text Online or in the Library: Many article databases offer the UC-eLinks service, providing links to full-text articles online and automated library catalog searches. If these links fail, you can search for the journal title or conference name yourself in Melvyl.
Related Guides:
Getting Started with UC-eLinks
How to Find Journal Articles
How to Find Conference Proceedings
