Journal Article Checklist

Task: Using your database of choice, look for articles on your topic. Fill out a checklist for each article.

What are the subject headings or keywords that you searched for?

Look at the other subject headings and words in the title. What are some other terms you might use to find more information on this topic?

What terms or phrases led you to believe this would be relevant to your needs?

Is the full text of the article available in the database you are searching?

Who is the author(s) or editor(s) of the article?

What is the title of the article?

What is the full title of the journal in which the article appears?

What is the journal volume and issue number?

What is the date of publication?

What are the page numbers?

Your Name

Your instructor's email address

Last Edited: 17 August 2010