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Tips for Searching
The resource below cover a range of subjects and make good starting points for your research on globalization.
As you dive into your research, here are some tips:
- Try a wide range of keywords - there are often a number of words that can all describe the same idea, and you never know which one an author may have used.
- If you aren't sure what words to start with, take a look at your in-class readings for ideas.
- Once you've found one or two good articles, search through those for additional key words or ideas.
- Narrow your search and limit your results to scholarly or peer-reviewed articles when searching the databases for academic sources.
Key Information Resources for UN1025
Databases
- Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowContextual information, research, and opinions on today's social issues. Features continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowScanned images of many articles from the Social Sciences and Humanities.
- ProQuest This link opens in a new windowA database covering a very wide range of topics. Simple to use and powerful search tools. Check "peer-review" to narrow your search to journals that contain peer-reviewed, scholarly articles.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista provides direct access to quantitative data on a wide variety of areas of interest or markets.
Population Data
- Population Reference Bureau's DatasheetsInformation & data on populations from all over the world.
- Population Dynamics Research CentersPopulation Dynamics Research Centers are administered by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Use this tool to search across separate research centers.
- CIA World FactbookReference information and basic facts about countries around the world, including economic and political data and maps.
News
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowProvides access to news, business, and legal information. News content is pulled from major national and international news sources; business content includes profiles and news; and legal information includes cases and associated coverage.
- E&E News This link opens in a new windowE&E News provides in-depth coverage of energy and environmental issues both nationally and abroad. Topics cover legislation, regulations, energy markets, traditional and alternative energy sources, and the impacts of energy production such as, pollution, public land uses and endangered species.
Tutorials: Getting Started with Research
These interactive tutorial videos will introduce you to the basic skills and knowledge you need to get your research started. (Note: Tutorials have video and audio components)
- Selecting Library ResourcesWhere do you even begin searching for articles, books, and other resources? Learn about the basic research resources that the library offers.
- Understanding Citations (APA style)Get a quick overview of APA style citation and begin thinking about the reasons why researchers cite.
- Searching Library DatabasesAdvanced strategies for searching databases.
- Evaluating ResourcesHow to evaluate the quality of your resources based on purpose, authority, and currency.
- Primary & Secondary SourcesExamine key differences between primary and secondary sources.
- More tutorials...Find additional tutorials on using the library catalog, reading call numbers, and renewing materials on the library website