If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try searching the databases on the following related guides:
open access journalsAdditional open access journals can be found on the Access to Mideast and Islamic Resources (AMIR) web page.
SCHOLARLY ARTICLE DATABASESUse the databases below to find information on your topic. Keep in mind that Middle East Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject, so you may need to use a variety of databases from different subject areas to find the information that you need.
1. For off-campus access, enter your Campus ID and Password at the prompt.
2. Use the Advanced Search option within the database you are using to achieve the best results.
3. Keep your search terms brief and concise.
4. Check your spelling. Library databases do not correct spelling errors.
5. If your first set of search terms doesn't retrieve any results, try using synonyms that describe your topic.
6. You can search for different forms of a word (different word endings of the same word), by typing the first few letters followed by an asterisk. Example:
7. Use double quotation marks around two or more words to search as a phrase. Example:
8. Use the connecting words AND, OR, and NOT to narrow or broaden your search. Examples:
9. You can create more complex searches by using the words AND, OR, NOT, in combination with parentheses. Example:
10. If don’t see a full-text link (HTML full text or PDF), try clicking on the
button to determine whether the article you need is available full-text in another database. If it is, the Find-It service will direct you to the article.
Ask a librarian for help if you can't find what you need!
