Macdonald-Kelce Library: African Studies: Articles

Locating Articles

Start your search with the library's search engine. Use the checkboxes in the results page to narrow your search. Search using your keywords, then restrict your search to 'Scholarly & Peer-Review' (for example).

Sometimes articles that are close but not exactly on-topic will be useful as a source for new keywords or references.

Spartan Article Search

Spartan Articles Search

Journal Title Search (Example: Chronicle of Higher Education or JAMA)

Using Specific Databases

Remember that most databases search across disciplines. Pay attention to the names of the journals in your search results and chose articles suitable for your discipline.

Start with one of these databases:

ProQuest This link opens in a new window
One of the most comprehensive databases available online. Provides access to full-text journals across a wide range of subject areas, including business, education, literature, political science, and psychology.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
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Contains full-text articles in many subject areas. Select research from popular to scholarly and peer-reviewed sources.
Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
Full-text U.S. newspapers (including the Tampa Tribune & Tampa Bay Times) and various-language news resources offering diverse viewpoints.
Columbia International Affairs Online This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs, political science, diplomatic history, international law and business, policy formation, development studies, environmental studies, and country analysis back to 1991.
Ethnic NewsWatch This link opens in a new window
Provides multi-ethnic and multi-cultural full-text resources such as newspapers, magazines, and journals from ethnic,minority, and native press organizations.
Europa World Plus This link opens in a new window
This is the online version of the Europa World Year Book. Covers political and economic information on most countries and territories.

Another Way to Search

Use Google Scholar for a broader search.

If you find an article or book, not in full-text, request it from another library.

Article/Book Request Form
Form to manually enter book or article requests. You must sign in with your UTampa login
View Requests

Email questions about requests to ILLRequest@ut.edu
Google Scholar
A great place to start research that includes many UTampa databases. (PDF Handout Notes)

Introduction to Library Research
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