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Sourcing Journal Articles

  • 18-05-2012 8:32pm
    #1
    adastra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I am planning to apply for a PhD, and the information sheet with it has a number of articles relating to the topic that the supervisor has recently written. I'd like to read them before I submit anything, but because I am not a registered student, I can't seem to access them. Anyone know any tricks that would give me access, or should I email her and ask her nicely if she could forward me any of them? Or is that too cheeky? :confused:


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  • #2
    cranks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 324 ✭✭cranks


    On the understanding that you have no access rights whatsoever to online journal sources I suggest the following:

    Approach any institution and see if you can get reading privileges for a day. You sound like you have a good case. Presumably your Alma Mater would be favourable towards you - if that's an option. These links may be helpful:

    http://www.tcd.ie/Library/using-library/admissions.php#VisitingReaders

    http://www.ucd.ie/library/using_the_library/admission/visitors/

    I'm sure other institutions have similar policies

    Alternatively, befriend a current member of any 3rd level institution and either borrow their log-on details (strictly speaking, not allowed BTW) or ask them nicely to print of what you want.

    Personally, the cheeky route as a last resort is always a runner for me. I'd call the relevant department in a number of colleges/universities and try to speak with a someone connected with the area of interest. Think potential supervisors - ask around if necessary for contact details. Top of the list should be the institution that you will be pursuing the Phd through. Outline the dilemma; demonstrate your enthusiasm for the subject matter; plead the case.

    If you had contact details you could directly email article authors. Academics like people to read their stuff and many will respond to direct (cheeky) requests.

    Best of luck

    Edit - sorry, it just registered with me that you have a potential supervisor already - even better!


  • #3
    roro1neil0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭roro1neil0


    pm me a list (less than 10) and I'll email you the pdf if i have access to it, other than that if you know someone who's in a university and you're good friends you can use their off-campus proxy connection to get it but they'll need to give you their network username and password.


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