The purpose of this guide is to support the research project for this course.

Consult your course syllabus for assignment requirements.
 

	What is scholarly?  A vs B
	Literature Review
	Books
	Newspapers & Magazines
	Journal Articles
	Citing sources
	Evaluation

Literature Review

A literature review is a review of the research that has been done on your topic. It is NOT just a summary, but a conceptually organized synthesis of the results of your research.

For example, a literature review may address:

• What is the current research on this topic?

• Who are the major authors/researchers on this topic?

• Are there any patterns, themes, or trends in the research?

• Is there agreement or debate on this topic?

• Are there any gaps in the research, or areas for further study?

The following chart may help organize your literature review

Books

Library Catalog --for books (print and electronic), media (DVDs, VHS, CDs), and periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers) in our library.

         Map to find materials in Kellogg Library.

         Subject headings --for books on ethnic studies related topics.

The Circuit (UCSD, SDSU, USD, SDCL) ----for books we don't have, delivered to our check out desk in 1-2 days.

 

Newspapers and Magazines

Guide to Finding News and Newspapers


Research databases search thousands of scholarly and non-scholarly articles.

The following have mostly non-scholarly popular press, typically newspapers and magazines like the New York Times, San Diego Union Tribune, Newsweek, USA Today, Washington Post, US News & World Report, and Wall Street Journal.

     
          ProQuest Newspapers

          Lexis Nexis Academic 

          Factiva 

          Ethnic NewsWatch for alternative, bilingual, and small press publications
         
    
 

Journal Articles

The following research databases have mostly scholarly journal articles:

NOTE: Depending on your topic, other databases might be more relevant.
You can choose a database by subject.



See an article you want in one of these databases?

1. Look for "Full Text" in PDF, HTML, Linked or  
2. Fill out an Interlibrary Loan article request form. You'll get it within 5-10 days for FREE.
3. Any time you need help, ask a librarian.

Citing Sources

According to the University Catalog , academic honesty includes:

• accurate use and representation of quotations.
• explicit citation of sources when paraphrasing and describing ideas or any aspect of the work of others.
• all forms of academic work-- exams, papers, presentations, and other projects.

As you write your paper, you'll need to cite quotations and ideas from the sources you've found using APA or MLA Style.

APA: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. APA style help APA formatted sample paper MLA [Modern Language Association] handbook for writers of research papers. Quick summary of bibliography Citing in your paper Library copies MLA formatted sample paper   KnightCite: Free citation formatting-- review the results for accuracy.