Research Guides: Guidance, Molina: Find Articles

Database Search Tips

Use Keywords when searching the databases
Too many results?
- Make sure your topic isn't too broad, such as Health
- Try narrowing your topic by:
  - Including a group type, such as Childhood Obesity
  - Including a location, such as California
  - Change the date range to the last few years, so the information is current

Scholarly & Popular Sources Video

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Recommended Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to articles out of academic journals as well as general interest magazines with excellent coverage in a wide variety of disciplines. Watch the How To Use Academic Search Complete video.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access to full-text scholarly journals from a wide variety of fields. Contains the full archive of most journals, except for the current 1-5 years. Watch the How to Use JSTOR video.

Articles & Database List
Complete list of the library's articles & databases. Online access is avalable 24/7, just login with your MyChaffey information.

What is the Difference Between Scholarly & Popular Articles?

Scholarly/Peer Reviewed Journal Articles vs. Popular Magazine Articles

Journal Articles

Scholarly, peer reviewed and carefully fact checked

Written by subject specialists, often containing original research

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles
	Scholarly Articles	Popular Articles
Purpose	In-depth and subject specific, often contains original research	Provide general information for the public
Author	Scholar or subject specialist, provides credentials	Journalist, non-subject specialist paid for content
Audience	Scholars, researchers and students	General public
Language	Specialized terminology	General vocabulary
Images	Few photos & ads	More photos & ads
Accountability	Peer-reviewed and fact checked by experts in the field	Reviewed by editorial staff (not subject specialists)
References	Required	Generally not listed
Examples	Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Nursing Ethics, Engineering Studies	Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair