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Find journal articles, newspaper articles, book reviews etc.

Note: the search above won't find every article, for a more comprehensive search see the information below on databases.

Searching databases is the most effective method to find relevant and high quality information for your assignments.  Databases contain either the full-text or the details of quality-assessed journal articles on particular topics.  In some cases, books, book chapters, theses and conference papers will also be covered.  The Library offers free access to a range of databases, though you may need your GUID and associated password to use some of them, especially if you are off campus.  For help with searching databases effectively see the Information Skills section of the website.

Below are the listing for the key databases relevant to HATII and for all databases that may be relevant to HATII.  If you are looking at an interdisciplinary topic, there may be additional databases of value – see Databases by Subject (http://eleanor.lib.gla.ac.uk/search/m) to check what’s available in other subject areas.

Databases

HATII: key databases
HATII: all databases

Follow the full details of this resource link on the catalogue entry to find out which databases are most relevant to your research area.   

Remember: in using these databases you will find references to publications which we do not hold in the Library.  If you would like to access these articles or books, you can order them through our Inter Library Loan service.  See the Need something that we don’t have pages.

Once you have your research topic, you can start your search for information.  The information sources highlighted in Key Resources should be your first step.  You may also find the Information Skills section of use.  This provides helpful tips on doing a literature review, how to search databases and catalogues and managing your references.

If you would like some more advice on searching for information, please do email me at clare.paterson@glasgow.ac.uk.

Some of the resources that may be of use to your research may not be available directly from the Library.  You can order books, journals and theses which we do not hold; see the Need something that we don’t have pages. 

What is referencing?

Referencing is the acknowledgement of sources you have read and used while writing your own essay, dissertation, article or thesis.
Referencing includes citing the sources you are referring to and quoting directly from throughout your work, and producing a bibliography of the sources you have read as part of your research. 

How do I cite references?

Hatii has its own style guide.  The Digital Media & Information Studies Undergraduate Reference Guide sets out the style for formatting essays, footnotes, and bibliographies.  All students should use this guide.

Hatii’s style guide is based on the MHRA Style Guide which is widely used across the humanities.  However, you should always check your course handbook for the details of the particular style guide which you should follow.

How do I keep track of references?

If you keep track of the sources you consult as you go through your research, you will find building your bibliography and citing your sources much easier as you write-up.  The University offers access to reference management software which can help you do this. 

Why should I reference?

You must always acknowledge the sources you have consulted and are using in your own work.  Citing your sources:

  • gives credit to concepts and ideas from other authors
  • provides evidence of the extent of your reading
  • allows readers to follow up your sources easily
  • helps you avoid plagiarism

Use of sources without acknowledgement is called plagiarism, which is considered by the University an act of fraudulence and an offence against University discipline.  The University’s statement on plagiarism is published in the University Calendar.

Clare Paterson

College Support Team Librarian for HATII

Clare Paterson
clare.paterson@glasgow.ac.uk  
0141-330-4159
Room 912 (Level 9)

Please do contact me for help with finding information. I split my time between the Library and Archive Services, but I am generally in my office on Wednesday and Thursdays.

For general library enquiries, you can use the Library Enquiry Service, Level 2, Main Library, library@lib.gla.ac.uk

For more general information have a look at the Information for students/staff/subscription members pages.