JSTOR is a database that collects older publications and other resources. A database is a one-stop shop where you can search multiple journals and collections at once. A resource is any item that contains information you want to use in your writing. You could paraphrase, summarize, or directly quote information in that item.
JSTOR focuses on history, social sciences, and humanities. JSTOR doesn't have anything published within the past few years. JSTOR collections are older publications.
To access JSTOR:
Visit the USA Marx Library Homepage.
Under the Heading “Library Resources,” select “Databases & e-Reference.”
Find JSTOR in the database list.
You will be sent to the Advanced Search section of JSTOR.
The Marx Library link will automatically take you to the Advanced Search option in JSTOR.
To search JSTOR, you will need to construct a search query. A search query is the text you type and the options you select before you submit a search. This is how you tell JSTOR what kinds of items you are interested in.
In JSTOR, a search query has terms. Terms are the phrases you want resources to include in the actual text. Terms can be single words or phrases. They are the main building blocks of your search.
A few guidelines for typing out terms:
Terms can be limited to specific fields, but they do not need a field.
