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Finding useful journal articles

Finding useful journal articles

Search Scopus by typing the following into the search box: "metals AND recycling".    When you arrive in your Scopus search results, scroll through the options on the left of the screen to limit your search. Try the following:

  • SUBJECT: Select relevant areas (eg all the sciences and maths)
  • DOCUMENT TYPE: Select Article and Review
  • LIMIT TO: Don't forget to click on the blue button at the bottom to save your selections

* Review articles are an attempt by one or more experts in that field to summarize the current state of the research on a particular topic. They provide a long list of references and are often an excellent place to start.