How do I find a dissertation online?
10 Best Dissertation Databases. Find Thesis or DissertationProQuest.OATD.Stanford University Libraries.OpenThesis.Melvyl.WorldCat Dissertations and Theses.EThOS.Cambridge University Library Theses Catalogue.
Is a research paper a scholarly source?
Scholarly sources can be either primary or secondary research. They can also come in many different formats. Books, articles, and websites can all be scholarly.
What makes a good scholarly source?
Characteristics of Scholarly Articles and Journals Often have a formal appearance with tables, graphs, and diagrams. Always have an abstract or summary paragraph above the text; may have sections decribing methodology. Articles are written by an authority or expert in the field.
How do I find scholarly sources?
Other Sources for Scholarly ResourcesLook for publications from a professional organization.Use databases such as JSTOR that contain only scholarly sources.Use databases such as Academic Search Complete or other EBSCO databases that allow you to choose “peer-reviewed journals”.