Guides: Physics: Finding Articles

Research and Instruction Librarian

Erin McAllister

Natural Science Liaison

Contact:

Office 226

erin.mcallister@pepperdine.edu

Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Math, Nutrition

General Databases

Pepperdine Only

The Pepperdine University Library subscribes to these general databases, covering a broad range of topics. Try them when you want to expand your search to a wide range of periodicals!

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Provides full text coverage to peer-reviewed titles in the social sciences, humanities, general science, multi-cultural studies, education and more.

Find Articles

Here are some suggested Databases. For a full list of Databases you can search the Databases A-Z List. Pepperdine Only

arXiv
arXiv is an e-print service in the fields of physics, mathematics, non-linear science, computer science, quantitative biology and statistics.

ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Access to peer-reviewed scientific, technical and medical journals.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed scientific journals, books and conference proceedings covering fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
Wiley Online Library This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary collection of online resources covering life, health and physical sciences, social science, and the humanities.

Searching for a Topic?

Science (AAAS) This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed articles, original research reports, news sections, editorials, and special issues devoted to science-related topics.
Nature This link opens in a new window
Weekly journal of peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology
American Men and Women of Science 31st ed. This link opens in a new window
Covers over 140,000 living scientists, providing birthdate; birthplace; field of specialty; education; honorary degrees; current position; professional and career information; awards; memberships; research information; and addresses.

Looking for a Specific Journal?

Search WorldCat for a list of online and print journal holdings.

1. Enter Your Journal Title in the Search Box Labeled Title.

2. Scroll down to Format and select Journal/Magazine from the drop down menu.