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Information Research Methods 3 : Working with your Search Results

Accessing the full text of journal articles

Many journal article databases provide instant access to the full text of articles, either via a PDF icon, a html link, or both. Where the full text is not available within the database, look out for the Find It button.


Find It
is a navigational aid which helps you find the full text of publications such as journal articles. It works by providing ‘context sensitive’ links between journal article databases and full text e-journal collections.

Full Text Availability in Web of Science

In the Web of Science example below, both articles are available in full text.

The Find it option links from the article details to a full text availability check

Full Text Availability in PubMed

If you log in to PubMed via the RMIT Library link, Find It options will be available within individual article records.