Should I use Google Scholar?
Google Scholar is an ok tool for research but you'll get better results in less time if you learn how use advanced databases (like those linked on this page). They're not that hard to use and as long as the database is a good match for your topic, you should get better results.
Searching for Articles
This page contains links to scholarly databases which will help you locate research articles related to entomology. If you are not sure where to start try one of the General Purpose databases such as Scopus or Google Scholar before jumping into one of the more specialized databases.
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Article Indexes & DatabasesLooking for a database not on this page? The A-Z List has them all.
Scholarly Databases
Scholarly databases contain journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, meeting reports, and more.
General Purpose Databases
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Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
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GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
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Web of Science Core Collection This link opens in a new window
Entomology, Ecology, & General Biology
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BioOne Complete This link opens in a new window
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Wildlife & Ecology Studies Worldwide This link opens in a new window
Agriculture
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CAB Abstracts This link opens in a new window
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ACSESS This link opens in a new window
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