Research Guides: AIS 3001-4099: Applied Interdisciplinary Studies: Find Sources

Start Search Using Summon

Summon is a great place to start a search for sources (e.g. scholarly article, news article, ebook, streaming media). Use the search box on this page or go to the Articles search box on the UC Libraries web site. Use the Keyword Map worksheet to identify keywords for your search.

Keyword Strategies:

Look at non-library sources (e.g. non-profit organization's web site, marketing materials, or strategic plan) for potential keywords and phrases that describe the organization or topic
Consider using broad and narrow keywords and phrases especially when searching for types of sources such as scholarly journal articles
For Cincinnati-based organizations, use keywords that describe the purpose and/or scope of the organization (e.g. food pantries, job training programs)

Additional Help

The Scholarly Journal Articles (characteristics and strategies for reading) and Types of Sources (how information is created) pages provide refreshers on the differences between sources.

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