To effectively and efficiently locate relevant information for your academic work, it can be useful to first plan how and what you are going to search.
Use Library Search to locate a specific journal article available electronically
Enter the article title into the search box
If available, the article will appear near the top of the results list
Check for Full text online under the title/details and follow the title or View full-text link
You will be prompted to log in with your Manchester Metropolitan username and password
If you wish to browse a particular eJournal title, use the Journals A-Z search box to see if we have online access to a particular journal title.
Journal articles available in print only
For journal articles available in print journals only, locate the journal issue from the journal shelves on the 2nd floor of All Saints Library (East Wing).
You will need to have the journal title, volume number and issue number to find the specific print journal article.
If you can't find the article that you're looking for, or it is not available in full text at Manchester Metropolitan Library, you might be able to obtain a copy via our Request It! service
Complete the InfoSkills Online Tutorial which details how to plan your search effectively and outlines a systematic approach to locating information for an assignment.
Library Search can be used as a starting point for locating information for your assignments. A variety of sources of information can be located quickly and easily. This short video covers locating academic sources for your assignments
Databases
Databases are collections of different source types such as journal articles, ebooks, newspaper articles, reports and more! They are great resource to locate specific source type and allow you to carry out a very specific source, and refine your results. You have access to a large number of databases listed alphabetically here, or organised into subject area on your subject guide. Locate your subject guide here and explore the most relevant databases for you!
Academic sources
Your tutor will ask you to use academic sources for your assignments, which includes academic books and journal articles.
The following videos provide an overview of these types of academic sources.
The first video discusses academic sources and also the credibility and evaluation of online non-academic sources.
Google and Google Scholar
Google can be useful for locating certain types of information sources, that you may need to consult for your studies. Google Scholar can return results, some of which will be academic sources. However, neither should be relied upon to locate information for your assignments. This short video explains the best use of Google and Google Scholar and the limitations of both.
Find a specific print book or eBook