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Whether you are just starting a project and want to find out what articles are out there, or if you have a specific article you are hunting down a guide for your first steps can be found here.
These are basic instructions on where to begin your e-journal search.You can also try going to the Online Research Resources(ORR) page to search for your journal.
If the article you are looking for is not available within UIUC then you can request the item be photocopied and emailed to you via pdf. The request should be filed through Interlibrary loan.
When searching for information it is often helpful to use certain commands. Some information about these operators can be found here.
This guide will give you tips for finding a specific database. INHS also provides a list of databases useful for natural history.
The ORR is a gateway to help you find various online resources such as databases and journals. Read through this help page to give yourself a better idea of how to use this tool.
This pdf will give you some basic instruction on best practice methods for searching.
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Last modified by: Laksamee Putnam on 7/6/09