SPH 491 / 492 : Public Health Capstone
Finding Full Text Articles
Short video showing how to access full text journal articles.
- When off-campus, use library links to databases (including PubMed) and journals. You will be prompted to log in with your UW NetID so you will have access to all UW subscriptions.
- Look for the UW "Check for Full Text" icon. If it doesn't lead you to the publication you need, request a copy from the library. The library will obtain it for you at no cost.
Need help? Ask the Public Health Librarian
Research Sources
Welcome to the library resources page for SPH 491 & 492. This guide points to key information resources for literature reviews on public health topics.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowScholarly articles and general interest sources in all fields.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowIncludes Social Sciences literature, and citation linking features.
- PubMed This link opens in a new windowMajor index to articles covering all aspects of health sciences. See PubMed at the UW for search tips.
- PsycInfo This link opens in a new windowAcademic, research, and practice literature in psychology and related disciplines, 1872 to present.
- CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new windowLiterature in nursing and allied health disciplines. See Cinahl Help Guide for search tips.
- Access World News This link opens in a new window
Regional, national, and international newspapers, 1980's-present.
To discover additional research databases by subject area, see subject Toolkits on the HSL website including:
and visit the UW Libraries research guides for key resources in Human Rights, Political Science & Public Policy, and other areas.
UW Libraries Search
Enter relevant keywords into UW Libraries Search to look for articles or books on your topic, for example:
homelessness mental health services
homeless hygiene center
nutrition homeless youth
health disparities homeless
community health centers homeless
Use Refine My Results "Resource Type" filter to limit to ebooks or book chapters, or articles.