Research in the STEM fields often begins by reviewing the literature to see what has and has not been done before. Start the research process by performing investigative background research. This process helps you to fine-tune your research question and build a bank of keywords that you will refer back to to guide your search. Once you have established your research question, you can use the terms you have collected to start conducting library research.
Grace Library provides access to millions of books, articles, and videos that you can use for your research. The library's search box allows you to search the online catalog, Discovery.
We recommend using Discovery to start your search for academic articles. Limit your search to articles by choosing the "articles" tab. In your search results, you can filter by publication date, peer-review status, and more. For additional information on ways to adjust your search, visit our Catalog resource page or access our library tutorials.
Alternatively, you may opt to search databases directly. For students in STEM, Grace Library recommends the following databases:
You may also find articles in these multidisciplinary databases:
