Searching with QuickSearch: Subject
Subject terms are "tags" used for a preferred term for a particular concept, area, discipline, etc. in various databases - basically, the way a database or catalog defines a topic.
Searching by subject (instead of searching for your term in the full text of articles) can be a quick and efficient way to find resources on your topic. Subject terms may vary from database to database.
TIP: Use the Subjects listed in the left panel for your search
TIP: Once you found a few good articles, look at the "subjects" they have as tags and incorporate those terms in your next search
Searching with QuickSearch: Time constraints
QuickSearch results are listed by relevance by default for your convenience. Use the filters on the left to narrow down your results. then you may want to look into Sorting by Date for the latest items.
TIP: Creation Date in the left panel will help to look at a particular time period
What is QuickSearch?
You can start your research with QuickSearch to find materials available from the Rutgers Libraries, including books, journals, articles, music, movies, and more. You will be prompted to sign in with your NetID to access Rutgers-restricted resources, save results and create lists, and request items. Try also the Advanced Search option for more sophisticated searches.
TIP: Use QuickSearch to
- locate the full text of an article that you have found somewhere else without access
- find the bibliographic record of an article and request document delivery directly from the record (sign in and check the Expand My Search box for libraries outside Rutgers to display the Request button)
- create a quick citation from the record by using the quotation symbol next to the article title
- save the URL of an article by using the Permalink (permanent link) function
Getting Started with QuickSearch
Searching with QuickSearch: Resource Types
When you enter your keywords in the search box, you will retrieve various types of resources:
- Books and book chapters
- Scholarly articles
- Newspaper articles
- Reference entries
- Web sites
- Audio and video recordings
- Archival materials
- Government documents
TIP: Use Resource Type on the left to narrow down to types you wish to see
TIP: Research is an iterative process. As your research topic evolves, you may want to come back and run more searches to your ideas and support your thoughts.
How to Find Articles with QuickSearch
Start with QuickSearch on the RUL home page
- Enter your search term(s), you will get a list of results.
- Use the left panel to narrow down to Peer-reviewed Articles.
- Under "Limit to" select Available Online
- Select any title from the results list to view the complete details for that item including the link for online access.
TIP: Finding more or better articles
Finding full text with QuickSearch
The record will point you to the full text of the article or government document if available online. Books and book chapters may also be available electronically.
If Rutgers doesn't have access, you will be prompted to log in with your NetID to see other options, such as Request Delivery or E-ZBorrow. Follow the prompt and you will receive the resource in a short period.
Find out more about Interlibrary Loan and delivery services.