Library Research Module for Psychopharmacology - Station 5

Welcome to Station 5--Finding Full Text Articles using Journal Finder


Station 1 -- Using PsycINFO
Station 2 -- Using ERIC
Station 3 -- Comparing PsycINFO and ERIC
Station 4 -- Finding Empirical Research
Station 5 -- Finding Full Text Articles using the Journal Finder
Station 6 -- Finding Tests and Measurements
Station 7 -- Finding Medical Resources
yellow box Using the "Find It" Tool

If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms. 

Your Name: 
Your NSU e-mail address: 
Section/CRN number: 

STATION 5
Finding Full Text Articles using Journal Finder

As you have noticed in the previous databases (ERIC and PsycINFO), the citation and the abstract is available in most cases. Depending on your topic you may find a handful of full text articles in PsycArticles. To find full text of the article, you need to search NSU Libraries' Journal Finder tool.

For detailed information on how use this tool see the Journal Finder Tutorial
Although doing research has become much easier with easy access to full text materials online, please understand that NOT everything will be available in this manner.

Activity 5

Searching for Full Text Articles

  1. Access the Alvin Sherman Library at www.nova.edu/library/main/ and click on the the Electronic Resources link at the top of the page.
  2. Click on Journal Finder
  3. Select Current NSU Students, Staff and Faculty, input your last name and University ID number ( this is your N #), and click on the Submit button.
  4. Type in the title name of the journal (select one from the result list in ERIC or PsycINFO)
  5. Enter the information from the article below: 
Title of the Journal: 
  
Was the full-text available:  
   Yes No Not Sure
Database used to locate the journal: 
  
Range of years full-text was available: 
  

Tips for Obtaining Full Text Articles

PsycArticles provides full text for 50 peer-reviewed APA journals. Other databases include full text articles as well. You can use the Journal Finder Title Search option to see if the journal you need is available in full text in one of the library's other 200 databases, for example, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Expanded Academic ASAP, etc.

If the journal is not full text in the library's databases, try the following:

  • On-Campus Students: If the article is not available full-text in any of the databases, try the following steps:
    • You may be able to retrieve your article from the shelves in the Periodical Collection. Search NovaCat, NSU's online library catalog, using the journal title to determine if the journal is available in paper or microform in the library. Journals in the library are arranged alphabetically by title.
    • If the journal is not in the library, you can order the article through our Interlibrary Loan department using the Local online request forms <http://www.nova.edu/library/serv/docdel/local.html>
  • For additional help searching for full-text journal articles, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also Ask A Librarian by email.

Congratulations!
Now you may leave Station 5 of the Library Research Module for Psychopharmacology.
All aboard for Station 6!

IMPORTANT: Print this page or write down all the information because you will need them to complete the next activities. 

To submit this portion of the Library Research Module, click on the "Send Information" button below.

To receive credit for the activity,
be sure to forward the confirmation email message to your instructor,
Mou Chakraborty at: mou@nova.edu

If you have any questions/comments about this research module,
please email Mou Chakraborty at: mou@nova.edu

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