Comprehensive directory of academic search engines and research databases. Find scholarly articles, papers, and academic content across all disciplines.
Begin with Google Scholar for comprehensive coverage, then narrow down to specialized databases.
Use subject-specific databases for deeper coverage in your field of study.
Check institutional access for subscription databases, or focus on open access alternatives.
Use multiple sources to ensure comprehensive coverage and validate your findings.
Use quotation marks for exact phrases, set up alerts for new papers, check cited by count for impact
Visit Google ScholarUse MeSH terms for precise searching, apply filters for study types, check PMC for free full text
Visit PubMedUse IEEE thesaurus terms, filter by document type, check conference rankings
Visit IEEE XploreCheck for free access through institutions, use subject browsing, explore Data for Research
Visit JSTORCheck for published versions, use subject categories, set up alerts for new submissions
Visit arXivUse the AI-generated summaries, check influential citations, explore paper recommendations
Visit Semantic ScholarFocus on full-text search, check repository sources, use for open access content
Visit COREBegin with 2-3 key terms, then expand or narrow based on results
Different databases have different coverage and strengths
Follow citation trails to find related and foundational work
Prioritize peer-reviewed sources for academic credibility
Balance currency with established research in your field
Consider journal impact factor and publisher reputation
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