LibGuides: Basic Search Techniques: More Tips

Use Reference Pages

When you find a relevant article -- before going back to searching -- look at the article's works cited page or bibliography to see a list of the articles the author(s) used to write the paper
- Chances are, if the original paper is relevant to you, the articles referenced by the authors will also be relevant.
To quickly check if you have access to any of the references, copy and paste the title into OneSearch
If you find an article that isn't available through the library, you can Request a Copy or contact a librarian for assistance.

Many library databases have a built-in citation generator tool that quickly generates a citation
After clicking on the title of an article to see a more detailed view, look for a "Cite" button
- For EBSCO databases (first screenshot), look on the right panel
- For ProQuest databases (second screenshot), look in the top-right corner
After getting the citation, copy a Permalink to the article.
- Permalinks are more stable than copying the URL bar in your browser and won't time out, ensuring you can return to the database page later
- Learn more about permalinks and how to generate them by reading our Permalink guide