I need to find a peer reviewed paper on optimism on physical and psycological health. Can you help me find one that I do not have to pay for?
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). Another is to start out at http://scholar.google.com. However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
Also ... do you have access to a college or public library? Even if you go to the library only once to get a library card/number, you should be able to get the usernames and passwords so you can access the huge databases most libraries subscribe to these days. You'll often find better information through them than through general searches on the Internet.
Here is an example -- one college's library website (but public libraries usually have many of these, too): (Broken Link Removed)
Click on Electronic Resources/Databases to see the different databases this particular college provides for its students. EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Facts.com are among the largest and best.
What does your library provide? That's a good place to research.
HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET ~~>
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
Certainly! Here's how you can find a peer-reviewed paper on optimism and its impact on physical and psychological health without having to pay for it:
1. Start by visiting a reputable academic search engine or database. Google Scholar (scholar.google.com) is a popular choice, as it indexes a wide range of scholarly literature.
2. In the search bar, enter keywords that relate to your topic. For example, you could try searching for "optimism and physical health" or "optimism and psychological health." Be as specific as possible to get relevant results.
3. After hitting the search button, browse through the list of articles that appear. Look for entries that have "PDF" or "Full-Text" options available. These usually indicate that the article is accessible without any payment or subscription.
4. To ensure the reliability and credibility of the article, check if it is from an academic or scientific journal. Additionally, aim for articles that have been peer-reviewed, as this indicates they have been evaluated by experts in the field.
5. Once you've found an article that seems relevant and accessible, click on the title or the provided link to access the full text.
6. Depending on the database, some articles may directly provide a PDF download, while others might redirect you to the publisher's website. In the latter case, look for options such as "Download PDF," "Read Full Text," or "Access Article."
7. If the article is not immediately available for free, try pasting the article title into a search engine such as Google or Bing. Authors often upload their papers on their personal websites or research platforms, making them freely accessible outside of paywalls.
8. If all else fails, remember that many universities and academic institutions provide access to various journals and articles through their libraries. If you have access to an educational institution, check whether you can use their library resources remotely or on-campus.
By following these steps, you should be able to find a peer-reviewed paper on optimism and its impact on physical and psychological health without any cost.