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Finding Journal Articles at York University Libraries:

To identify journal articles on a specific topic, use a periodical database (also known as a "periodical index" or an "article database").

There are many different periodical databases available through York University Libraries. Some are subject-specific (such as Sociological Abstracts, or PsycINFO), while others are multi-disciplinary (for example Academic OneFile, or Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database). For business articles, see the guide to finding Business Articles.

In this guide, you'll find step by step guidance to searching for journal articles:

1. Select an appropriate database
2. Search the database
3. Find the articles
4. Scholarly vs. popular articles
5. How to identify a peer-reviewed journal

For help using Omni, see the Guide to using Omni All-in-One Search.

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