1. Academic database:

Academic database is one of the main ways to find references. Commonly used academic databases in China include CNKI (China Knowledge Network), VIP information and Wan Fang data. These databases contain a large number of Chinese periodicals, dissertations, conference papers, books and other resources, and are the first choice tools to find references.

In addition, there are some international academic databases, such as Web of Science, PubMed, IEEE Xplore and so on, which contain a large number of English documents that can help you broaden your research horizons.

2. Library:

The library is a traditional place to find reference materials, where there are abundant paper books and electronic resources. According to your research direction, you can find professional books, periodicals and papers in related fields in the library to provide strong support for your research. In addition, the library will hold regular literature retrieval training to help you improve your skills in finding references.

3. Academic search engine:

Google Scholar and Baidu Scholar are two commonly used academic search engines, which can help you find relevant documents around the world. Through these search engines, you can quickly find papers, periodicals and academic articles related to your research direction. At the same time, these search engines can also help you track academic trends and discover the latest research results.

4. Academic exchange platform:

Academic exchange platforms, such as Zhihu, WeChat official accounts and forums, are places where scholars share academic experiences and exchange research issues. On these platforms, you can find discussions and recommendations related to your research direction, so as to get valuable reference. In addition, you can join academic societies and attend academic conferences to have face-to-face communication with your peers and get more reference.

5. Ask your mentor and colleagues:

In the process of academic research, consulting tutors and peers is an effective way to obtain reference materials. You can directly ask your tutor about academic trends and classic literature in related fields, or you can learn about their research progress and experience by communicating with your peers. This will make it easier for you to find references closely related to your research direction.

6. Document management software:

In order to manage the literature efficiently, we can use some literature management software, such as EndNote, NoteExpress, Mendeley and so on. These softwares can help you sort out, classify and export documents, so that you can better manage and use references.