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ScienceDirect provides access to over 2,000 journals covering a wide range of subjects including computer science, engineering, health sciences, life sciences and social sciences and humanities.
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Relevant workshops
How to find journal articles in the Library Portal
Journal articles are one of the main forms of academic source that you’ll encounter during your studies. This workshop will introduce you to advanced search techniques and show you how to find high-quality journal articles, using both the Library Portal and academic databases.
After this session you may want to attend Searching for sources beyond the Library Portal.