Selected Databases
Use databases to track down articles in journals.
Articles usually have a specific focus, are relatively short, and
are relatively current. Some databases, particularly the general
ones, include the full text of the article. You can find the databases
by going to the library's
home page and selecting "Electronic Resources." Type
in the name of the database that you need from the "Quick
Search" menu.
Background Information
CQ Researcher (current events)
General Databases
Academic OneFile
Academic
Search Premier
Specialized Databases
Film Index International
Historical Abstracts
Literature Resource Center
MLA International Bibliography
(Literature)
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service)
PsycINFO
Sociological Abstracts
Find
other databases
by subject.
When searching article databases,
use this button to find the full article.
- If we have access to online full-text in any of our databases
it will link to it.
- If we don't have full-text online but have a print copy on
our shelves it will give you the call number.
- If we don't have an electronic or paper copy it will link to
an interlibrary loan request form so we can get it for you.
Use NUcat (the
online catalog) to identify books that the library has, as well
as journal titles, microfilm, videos, and other catalogued
material. Books are excellent sources of overviews and substantial
material on a particular topic, but do not necessarily reflect
the most current events. NUcat will also tell you whether material
is in the main library or in another Northwestern University library.
Reference Books
American Immigrant Cultures REF 305.80097 A5119
Dictionary of Literary Biography REF (Encyclopedia Case) 810.3 D554
Encyclopedia of Aids REF 362.19697 E56
Encyclopedia of American War Literature REF 810.9358 E56
Encyclopedia of Human Emotions REF 152.403 E56
Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War REF 959.7043 E56
Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History REF 959.7043 E56.e
Encyclopedia of War Movies REF 791.43658 D247e
The Family in America REF 306.85097 H391f
Filmography of Social Issues REF 791.43655 M681f
Stars and Stripes on Screen REF 791.43658 S948s
The Vietnam Experience REF 959.7043 H655v
Vietnam War Films REF 791.43658 V666
Women’s Issues REF 305.403 W8717
and many, many more.
Cite your material
in a standard format
Citation
Style for Research Paper: APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, etc. Online!
Citation Styles
Reference Assistance
NU Library's Main Reference Department Contact Page
Natalie Pelster
Reference Department
Email: n-pelster@northwestern.edu
Office phone: 847-491-8735
Jason Kruse
Reference Department
Email: jkruse@northwestern.edu
Office phone: 847-491-2171
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