How do I find articles related to my topic?

You can find articles on your topic in MavScholar or in a topic-specific library database.

Answer

MavScholar is the search box near the top of the Library Services website.

Enter keywords that describe your topic in the MavScholar box.
In MavScholar use the sidebar to focus your results on articles. You can limit to Scholarly & Peer-Reviewed articles under Refine Results, or select only Magazine or Newspaper Articles under Resource Type.
When you find an article, click the Available Online, Download PDF, or View links to access the article. You may need to enter your StarID information, starting with your full MinnState email address, to access the article.

We have specialized databases to find articles in specific disciplines. 

From the Library Services website, go to our Class & Subject Guides and choose a guide related to your topic.
Choose among the Start Here databases or click on the Articles page to choose a database recommended by a librarian.
In most of these databases, you can search and limit your results just like in MavScholar.
To find the complete contents of the article, look for a PDF or Full Text link. If these links are missing, look for a phrase like Get Article or Click Here for Other Article Options to see if the article can be found elsewhere.
In rare cases we may not have the item, but we can get you access through interlibrary loan. Learn more at Get Articles from Other Libraries.

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