Peer Research Consultants: Academic Search Complete

Niche Academy: Academic Search Complete Tutorial

Academic Search Complete is a database that is designed specifically for academic institutions. It is a comprehensive, scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,500 full-text periodicals, including 4,600 peer-reviewed journals.

• To find Academic Search Complete, go to the main library webpage, click Research, then Databases & Articles.
• Academic Search Complete is at the top of the list of Databases.  Direct link to Academic Search Complete

How to Search

Academic Search Complete offers you a number of filter options to sort, expand, narrow, cite, and save your results.

• Enter search terms into boxes.  Choose Boolean operators from drop down boxes if needed. Run your search
• You can choose filters for your search from this screen, or you can run the search and then filter the results.

Filter Search Results:

• The results are sorted by relevance.  You can also sort by date (oldest - newest), author, and source.
• Limit To: Smith Library Holdings, Full Text, References Available
• Source Type - select academic journals for peer-reviewed articles
• Subject
• And more!

To Find Out More About the Item:

• Click the title to view an item
• Within the record you can see all the details-author, source, document type, keywords, subject headings.
• Keywords and subject headings are useful because they link to other similar resources.
• Abstract-if included gives an overview of what is in the article
• Tools-right side of page
  • Add to OneDrive or Google Drive
  • Print, email, save
  • Cite
  • Export, create note
  • Permalink-use this link to the article so you can get back to it.
  • Listen and translate