Start with Your Topic
Use EBSCO to search for articles related to your research topic. These articles are usually secondary sources, but they can lead you to primary sources.
Check the References
Scroll to the end of the article and review the citation list. Authors often reference primary sources they used in their research.
Identify Primary Source Clues
Look for items in the references that suggest original materials, such as:
Locate the Original Source
Once you identify a potential primary source, track down the original document. This may involve searching library catalogs, archives, or digital collections.
Use Properly
When you use information from a primary source, paraphrase in your own words and cite it correctly.
Tip: Experiment with your keywords and don't type out a sentence (it's not Google)
Remember: You can request articles that are not full text!
If you find an article you like in EBSCO, but we don't own it, just request it!
Look at the video below to learn how.
Once you've found articles of interest, read How to Read a Paper (see below) to learn how to optimize your reading time.