University of Wisconsin - Stout

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STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG

Use the Stout Library Catalog to identify books and audiovisual materials about your topic. Use a keyword guided search and then click on the Long View. You can then explore any of the listed subject headings by selecting the link. Some examples of subject terms to use:

INDEXES AND DATABASES

Stout Users Only

Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.

PERIODICALS

Selected Periodicals Available in the University Library

REVIEW ARTICLES

Review articles survey the research that has been done in the field, citing major authors and their works. Examples:

          

ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DICTIONARIES, AND HANDBOOKS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

DIRECTORIES

Print Sources Available in the University Library

WWW Search Engines

The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.

Citations

To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources

To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools

Last Updated: 05/15/2008 and Last Revised: 05/04/2008

Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.