To find recent peer-reviewed scholarly articles in Gale Academic OneFile on a topic such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on manufacturing jobs in the United States, follow these steps:
1. Access Gale Academic OneFile:
- Select Academic Search Complete from the list of databases in the Multidisciplinary Databases box on the Databases page.
2. Navigate to the Search Interface:
- On the Gale Academic OneFile homepage, you will see a search bar at the top. This is where you will enter your search terms.
3. Use Effective Search Terms:
- Enter a combination of keywords to focus your search. For example:
- "artificial intelligence" AND "manufacturing jobs" AND "United States"
- ("artificial intelligence" OR "AI" OR "automation") AND ("manufacturing" OR "industrial jobs") AND ("United States" OR "USA")
- Use quotation marks around phrases (e.g., "artificial intelligence") to search for exact terms.
- Combine terms with Boolean operators:
- AND to ensure all terms are included (e.g., AI AND manufacturing).
- OR to include synonyms or related terms (e.g., AI OR automation).
- NOT to exclude irrelevant topics (e.g., NOT healthcare).
4. Refine Your Search with Filters:
- After running your search, use the filters on the left-hand side or top of the results page to narrow your results:
- Peer-Reviewed Journals: Check the box for “Peer-Reviewed Journals” to ensure only scholarly, peer-reviewed articles are displayed.
- Publication Date: Adjust the date range to focus on recent articles (e.g., 2020–2025 for the most current research).
- Document Type: Select Articles or Academic Journals to exclude non-scholarly sources like news or opinion pieces.
- Subject: Narrow results by selecting relevant subjects like “Artificial Intelligence,” “Manufacturing,” or “Employment.”
- Geography: Filter for United States to focus on U.S.-specific studies.
- Language: Filter for articles in your preferred language (e.g., English, Spanish, etc.).
5. Advanced Search Option:
- For more precise results, click on the Advanced Search link (usually located near the search bar).
- Use multiple search fields to combine terms. For example:
- Field 1: artificial intelligence OR AI (select “Keyword” or “Abstract”).
- Field 2: manufacturing jobs OR industrial employment (select “Keyword” or “Subject”).
- Field 3: United States OR USA (select “Geographic Location” or “Keyword”).
- Apply limiters directly in the Advanced Search interface, such as Peer-Reviewed, Full Text (for immediate access), and Publication Date.
6. Review and Select Articles:
7. Save and Export Results:
- Use the Add to Marked List feature to save articles for later review.
- Export citations to a reference manager like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote by selecting the Citation Tools option and choosing your preferred format (e.g., APA, MLA, etc.).
- Download or email PDFs of articles (if available) directly from the database.
8. Tips for Better Results:
- Explore Subject Headings: After running a search, check the Subject Terms in the article records to find standardized terms (e.g., “Artificial Intelligence,” “Manufacturing Industries,” “Employment—United States”) for more precise searches.
- Check Cited References: If you find a relevant article, review its references or use the “Cited by” feature to find related studies.
- Broaden or Narrow Search: If results are limited, broaden terms (e.g., use “automation” instead of “AI”). If you get too many results, add specific terms like “job displacement” or “factory automation.”
9. Troubleshooting:
- If recent articles (post-2015) are limited, it’s because JSTOR emphasizes historical content. Broaden the date range or focus on journals like Technology and Culture or Journal of Military History.
- If you need help with specific search strings or navigating the platform, view a video tutorial and/or request a research consultation with Mr. Moore.