Search Tips

Each item in a OneSearch results list contains useful information and options for you as a searcher.

The graphic below breaks down what each piece of information on a search result means:

Each piece of information is described below:

1. Item title
2. Authors (or creators)
3. Publication title (usually an academic journal)
4. Quick look button
   • This will open up a window that includes more details like the abstract, topics addressed (subject terms), and information about the publication
5. Type of item
6. Full Text Online link to access the article
7. Options for saving the article:
   • Save it to your OneSearch library
   • Permanent link (Direct link you can access even after you've signed out)
   • Citation generator
   • Email link
8. Indicator that an item is peer-reviewed

To get access to the full-text of the article, click either the "Full Text Online" or "PDF" links.

To get access to the full-text of the article, click either the "Full Text Online" or "PDF" links:

If we do not have direct access to an item, you may see this message:

Use the links to see if there is an open-access version of the article available online or a free version through Google Scholar.

If not, you can request the item through Interlibrary Loan.