Journal articles are
not listed in QCAT. Use an index to find
magazine and journal articles. Articles are important in your
research as they contain the most-up-to-date research in a given
field and often focus on a particular aspect of a topic. There
are different types of articles: scholarly, popular or trade.
Tip: Remember to
search journal title and not article title in QCAT
Key Indexes
Publication coverage: 1984-
- Covers journal articles, books, book articles and dissertation abstracts on all aspects of theatre and performance in 126 countries.
Publication coverage: 1925 - present
- Fundamental research tool for the humanities - over 4000 international journals in the humanities.
Other Useful Indexes
Alternative Press Index
REF HN51.A48 from 1969-
- Indexes the contents of articles from small and alternative journals / magazines. Includes coverage of experimental and political theatre.
Publication coverage: 1954 - present
Access restricted to the Queen's community (6 user limit)
- Comprehensive index to articles, book and media reviews, and dissertations about American and Canadian history and culture from prehistoric times to present.
Publication coverage: 1975 - present
- Indexes both scholarly articles about the theater and critical reviews of theatrical performances.
British Humanities Index
REF AI3.B86 from 1962-2009
Publication coverage: 1982 - present
- Index to over 700 Canadian journals and newspapers.
Publication coverage: 1954 - present
Access restricted to the Queen's community (6 user limit)
- Comprehensive index to the world's historical literature (except Canada and the United States) from 1450 to the present. Indexes journal articles, selected books and dissertations.
Publication coverage: 1983 - present
Print holdings: REF AI3.R2 from 1900- (Readers' Guide to Periodical
Literature)
REF AP3.R496 (1890-1922) (Nineteenth Century Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature)
- Indexes over 300 general interest journals,
magazines, and newspapers from Canada and the U.S.