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Contemporary Research Methods for Creatives

Use this research guide to find resources and learn about methods to help with creative research.

Article Resources

Art and Design Article Resources

Setting up Google Scholar and Library Access

You can customize Google Scholar to recognize your Ringling College affiliation and provide article-level links to subscription full text:

1. Click on the three-line menu icon in the top left corner and select Settings in the drop down display of options.

2. Select  "Library links" from the resulting display of options.

3. Search for Ringling and then check the boxes that display, e.g., .

4.  Save your settings. 

Now, your Google Scholar search results will show Available @ Ringling links when access to content is detected, and you'll be prompted to enter your Ringling Portal credentials to view full text.