Research Guides: Eating Cultures: ENG 0837: Search for Articles

Why Use Journal Articles?

Journal articles -- also known as "scholarly articles," "peer-reviewed articles," or "academic articles" -- are sources that are written and reviewed by scholars; this means the information is approved by other experts before publication.

When and Why You Should Use Journal Articles:

You need information that is based on research and expertise
You need in-depth analysis of a topic or a single case study explored in-depth
You need recent scholarly conversations about a topic
You need suggestions for additional sources (tip: look in the bibliography)
You need sources that are peer-reviewed

Remember: Journal articles can sometimes feel dense or intense. Look for visual cues (headings, sections, bullets, charts/graphs) within articles to help guide you to relevant information. Need help? Check out this Anatomy of a Scholarly Article tutorial.

Find Scholarly Journal Articles in Research Databases

These are subject-specific databases, meaning they contain sources focused on one discipline -- unlike the Library Search which contains many. For some researchers, searching in a subject-specific database is more efficient and less overwhelming than searching in the Library Search. You decide your preference.

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles on all aspects of business, like management, company histories, industry information, etc.
This database is a good choice if you're interested in the business side of food.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles on many aspects of the humanities and social sciences.
This database is a good choice if you're interested in the history of food from different cultures.
Gale Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles on all aspects of literature, plus biographies about authors. This database is a good choice in you're interested in how food finds its way into literature (novels, poetry, short stories, etc.).
APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
Contains some full-text articles on all aspects of psychology and behavior.
This database is a good choice if you're interested in the psychological impact of food on people. Especially good for topics such as eating behaviors, food preferences, eating disorders, etc.
Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Contains some full-text articles on all aspects of sociology.
This database is a good choice if you're interested in examining food from a sociological point of view. Especially good for topics like social behaviors, race, class, gender, groups, etc.

Find the Full-Text

Can't Locate Your Article Online?

Use the link found in the Library Search or the button available from most other databases to locate the entire article online.
If your article is not available in print or via another research database, request it via ILLiad (interlibrary loan).