This page has been created to help you complete your Current Events Article Assignment. Use the databases and tools provided to help locate current articles related to geometry.
To find current articles on your topic in journals or newspapers, such as Popular Science or the New York Times, watch the video below on using the Journal Finder to locate articles within a specific journal title.
Instructions on how to search for articles in the journal Scientific American (in PDF full text from Jan 2012 - present or in HTML full text from 2007 - present) can be found at the bottom of this page.
Remember there are librarians available to help you with locating materials or conducting research. The last tab on this page will connect you to the library via online chat, email, or phone. You can also make an appointment to meet with a librarian for assistance.
Search the science databases listed below to find articles on your topic.
Remember to limit your results to the last few years in order to find the most current articles.
MU now subscribes to the online version of Scientific American in PDF (Jan 2012 - present). It can be accessed through the Journal Finder in MULibrary Search. Once you have located the record for Scientific American...
1. Access the PDF version by choosing Nature Publishing Group from the list of online databases. (All the other databases listed provide access to HTML full text.)
2. To search for articles on your topic, click on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner to open a search box. Enter your search terms.
3. You may want to select Sort by: Date and limit to the Last 12 Months to find the most recent articles on your topic. You may also use the Advanced Search option found just below the search box.
