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How do I find articles on a particular topic or by a particular author?

Databases are a good place to start searching for information on a particular topic as you can cross-search many resources at one time using keywords. To find a relevant database to search, try the Selected resources for your study.

Alternatively, if you know the name of the database you want to search, you can find it in the alphabetical list on the Databases page. Once you have selected the database you want to search, enter your search terms or author name.

See How do I find information on my subject? for more details of how to use the Selected resources for your study pages.

See the How do I do a literature search? page for more guidance on the whole process of searching for, evaluating and organising information on your subject.

One stop search allows you to search across many online journals at once.

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