Articles and papers provide in-depth discussion or analysis of a very specific and narrow subject area. They appear in journals and conference proceedings, regular scholarly publications which are
Can require an understanding of the subject so they are the next step from a textbook.
An article is published in a scholarly journal and is usually the official announcement
Search the Library to find articles and papers:
Research databases contain abstracts, journal articles and conference papers on specific subjects. They are ideal for searching specialist resources in your subject area and should be used when you need to conduct a really focused search.
Open access to over 1 million articles in physics, mathematics, computer science and other science subjects.
Full-text access to scientific, technical & medical peer-reviewed journals.
Access to full-text peer-reviewed journal articles (but not conference proceedings) published by Springer. Content from science, engineering, social science and business fields.
Abstract and index database of articles from academic journals covering the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
Access journals, reference works and current protocols covering a range of scientific, medical, technical and professional disciplines.
A digital library providing full-text access to peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and standards from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
A not–for–profit organization dedicated to helping the scholarly community discover, use, and build upon a wide range of intellectual content in a trusted digital archive. The University of Lincoln has full-text access to the JSTOR Full Archive Collection and a selection of eBooks.
Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature from scientific, technical, medical and social sciences fields and, more recently, also in the arts and humanities.
Access to journal articles and e-books for the academic, professional and business communities.
Please be aware that we do not have access to all volumes of every title in this collection. Full text coverage varies by title due to publisher restrictions.
Search the Library website using the article title or search the electronic journals list using the journal title.
Search the Library website or the relevant research databases using keywords.
For all searches it's helpful to have a standard set of search terms to use and to plan your search before you start. This includes thinking about where you're going to look and the type of material you need. For literature reviews and projects which need a lot of supporting evidence this is essential.
To effectively search on a topic you'll need to carefully consider your topic and create a strategy before searching. A search strategy allows you to conduct controlled and consistent searches:
Once you have your keywords you'll need to combine them to narrow down your results. It's not an exact science so you may need to try different combinations to find one that works.
(e.g. vehicle system dynamics AND (tyres OR tires) AND (motorbike OR motorcycle))
