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AMST/WGSS 031: Secondary Sources

Using Quicksearch for Books

Search Tips:

  • Use Advanced Search
  • Subject headings: 
    • LGBT Studies
    • Gender Studies
    • Gays AND Travel
    • Gay travelers
  • Put multiple keywords in quotation marks to find as a phrase: "Gay travelers" AND "Key West"
  • Look at the subjects within a record to find more books on the same topic

Using Articles+

Using facets:

  • After you type in keywords and hit "Search," facets are in the column on the left which allow for further refining of the search.
  • Choose the disciplines that are of interest to you
  • Limit your time period
  • Select "Peer-reviewed publications only"
  • Choose subject terms from the provided list

Academic Journals