To find scholarly articles on your topic (secondary sources), try the following databases:
(If you have trouble accessing the links below, just go to the list of databases on the library homepage (www.scu.edu/library) , and select the one you want)
Project Muse
Searchable database that provides access to the full-text of journals published by many university presses in the humanities, and social sciences. Coverage varies for each title.
JSTOR
Provides full-text online access to back issues of selected scholarly journals in history, political science, and other fields of the humanities and social sciences. Be aware that the current issues (current 2 or 3 years) are not included.
How to Search the Databases:
Just enter keywords describing your topic. Use the connector AND between your keywords. For example:
haitian revolution and slavery
haitian revolution and influence
haitian revolution and women
Toussaint Louverture
If the full-text of an article is not readily available in the database, click on the icon to see if it's available in another database or in print in the library.