LibGuides: Global Cuisines & Cultures Program: Finding Articles

What is a Scholarly Journal? Peer Review?

A scholarly journal publishes authoritative research articles by academics or experts in a discipline. The articles often undergo peer-review, that is they are evaluated by other experts before publication.

For more on the different types of periodicals:

Popular Magazines vs. Trade Magazines vs. Scholarly Journals chart from Colorado State University Libraries

Interlibrary Loan for Articles

If our Library does not have an article you are looking for, we can get a copy from another Library.

Learn more about our Interlibrary Loan services.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a FREE service for all currently enrolled students, faculty and staff.
Online ILL Request form

Tips for Database Searching

Searching is a process, you will try one search, evaluate your results, modify your strategy and try again.

Start with simple keyword searching

Use the Database Options to Refine or Limit and narrow your search

LIMITS include;

Scholarly & Peer Review
Full-Text
Date of Publication
Document Type e.g. article, book review, letter to editor

Evaluate an article by reading the Abstract or summary.

Review your results to identify concepts & terminology that can help improve your search results.

Look at Subject Headings & Descriptors, standard vocabulary terms that describe the contents of articles

Use the Advanced Search screen to mix and match keywords and subjects and more.

Advanced Search Tips

Phrase Searches
Search for complete phrases by enclosing them in quotation marks. Words enclosed in double quotes will appear together in all results exactly as typed, e.g. "culinary science"

Wildcards *
The asterisk ('*') matches non-space characters, starting at the specified position in the word. For example, "inter*" will match "internal","internet", "international".

Boolean Operators
Use AND or OR to specify multiple words in any field, any order. Use AND NOT to exclude words.

stocks AND bonds {search results must have both terms}
stocks OR bonds {must have at least one of the terms}
stocks NOT bonds {must have first term and not include second term}

Use the Database Tools to Email, Save & Cite articles.

Search for Articles in Library Databases

Select an Interdisciplinary or Subject Specific Database (you may need to use more than one)

ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Social Science Database This link opens in a new window
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Social Science Database offers indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, communication, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

GALE PowerSearch Multidisciplinary Databases
Provides access to full-text peer-reviewed & scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers and reference sources. across disciplines in arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and technology
from NOVELNY.

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
A digital library & archive of academic journals, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. For most titles, the current issues are not available in JSTOR.
World History Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
Access to scholarly journals and magazines useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. The database offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
From NOVELNY (NY use only)

Culinary & Tourism

Culinary Arts Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to academic journals, trade and popular magazines on all aspects of cooking and nutrition. Please note that most of the academic and scholarly journals are in Culinary Science. From NOVELNY (NY use only)
Hospitality and Tourism Complete This link opens in a new window
Covers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism. Note: Has a large collection of academic journals.
Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and trade publications that cover topics including the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism. The database offers current and relevant content that provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries. Note: Has a large collection of magazines. From NOVELNY (NY use only)

Other Subjects

Agriculture Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
Offers researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Fine Arts and Music Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window
Religion and Philosophy Collection (NOVELNY) This link opens in a new window

All Databases

JSTOR Advanced Searching

JSTOR Advanced Search Page

Searching Tips:

Use the drop-down menu box to select full-text or item title field.
Select an Access Type:
- Read and Download for full-text available to the CIA Library or
- All Content to search the entire JSTOR database for citations to articles you can request thru Interlibrary Loan.
Narrow by:
- Item Type: typically, select articles
- Date
Filter by Disciplines, select one or more subject areas.