LibKey Nomad provides instant links to full text articles through the library or open access alternatives. It automatically links articles from around the web, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and publisher websites like the American Chemical Society.
Visit the LibKey Nomad site linked below to learn more and install.
Searching within background resources such as encyclopedias or dictionaries will help you better understand your topic. These types of resources are typically written for a general audience and are not usually cited or referenced in the body of your research paper. Think of these resources are starters for you to gain more understanding on your topic and help you create keywords. Keywords can be people, places, eras, events, theories, concepts, and much more. By creating a list of keywords, this will help you search for academic articles found in some of the databases. See below for encyclopedias.