User:Blaxthos/Research requests
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[edit] Overview
I am currently blessed with legitimate access to almost every online research database (EBSCO, JSTOR, LexisNexis, ASP, etc.). Some are full text, some are abstract only. I can search via a number of criterea (including peer-reviewed status, etc.).
[edit] My offer
In order to improve Wikipedia, I am offering to do a little bit of research on behalf of interested editors without such access. I am willing to run searches and give you the results, so that you may obtain the actual source and incorporate it into your (properly referenced, OR-less, NPOV) article. ;-) I am, for the most part, not willing to pick through the results, obtain the actual source (possible copyright issues), or help you write your article.
[edit] Conditions
I will only return bibliographical results, NOT the actual source text.
Obtaining the source, reading it, and incorporating it into the article will be your responsibility. If it appears editors are abusing my offer of goodwill by citing references without obtaining and reading the source (see WP:V) then I will remove the information and ensure that bad faith notices will be posted. Please do not take advantage of this resource. ;-)
My time is limited, and there is no guarantee on expedient service. I will work on requests when I can, but I wouldn't expect miracles. Please place requests below. I would ask that you each include as much specific information as possible regarding keywords for the search, expected locations of results (legal journals, scientific journals, etc.), date of request, and any other information that will make searching easier. The easier the request, the more likely it will be answered quickly. If you can say exactly what databases you want searched (JSTOR, LexisNexis, EBSCO, etc.) then your search will most likely be expedited.
Please watch this page. If I post results, I will likely let you know on your talk page, but it's best to watch your entry here.
If any interested editors want to make this easier on me via templates, categories, or something similar, I'm all for it. Get in touch. ;-)
I have chosen to make this a userspace project, for now, and I reserve the right to refuse requests and terminate assistace (or this service) at any time.
