The "Week 5" page lists key library resources and facts about scholarly materials.
Email research@babson.edu to set up a consultation with a librarian.
#1 HAS AN OPINION AND SOME WEIGHT
Authority is derived from a well developed, balanced argument, and peer analysis.
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Examples: Search "society and TV"
Search "family and teen"
This one has pre-selected scholarly results for us.
Authoritative |
Authoritative |
Abstract |
Adds to the Body of Literature |
Long Length |
References /Footnotes |
Accurate |
Written by researchers |
Advertisement Free |
High vocabulary & reading level |
Peer Reviewed |
#2 DISPLAYS A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE
These allow publishers to organize and identify subject areas easily.
Expanded Academic ASAP - InfoTrac
Examples: Search "brain drain"
Search "attitude"
Select scholarly as a limiter
Abstract |
#7 RESEARCHERS ARE ACADEMICS, PROFESSORS, SCIENTISTS...
Their findings advance beyond what is known in the field
Example: Search "immigration AND generations"
Search "women's studies"
Select scholarly as a limiter
Written by Researchers |
These are listed on the right in separate boxes, as well
#3 CONTRIBUTES TO THE BODY OF LITERATURE
Original thinking is what gets published.
Examples: Search "imperialism AND 20th century"
Search "beauty in victorian society"
This one is always scholarly
Adds to the Body of Literature |
#8 NO ADVERTISEMENTS
Related to BIAS. This idea comes from publishers who feel they can print more freely when not indebted to sponsors.
Example: Search "Bloody Sunday AND Ireland"
This database is always scholarly.
Advertisement Free |
#9 ASSUMES READERS ALREADY KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THE SUBJECT
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Examples: Search "segregation AND busing"
Search "ritual"
This one has pre-selected scholarly results for us.
High vocabulary & reading level |
#4 LONG LENGTH
Some are as short as 4 pages, most are 10 pages and beyond.
Example: Search "Frankenstein AND Identity"
Search "landfill contamination"
This database is always scholarly.
Long Length |
#10 JURY OF PEERS HAS REVIEWED THE ARTICLE
An expert panel of academics, educated in the same area, deliberate about the argument's truthfulness.
Expanded Academic ASAP - InfoTrac
Examples: Search "fads OR crazes OR manias"
Select scholarly as a limiter
Peer Reviewed |
#5 REFERENCES
You'll find citations for further reading at the ends of articles.
Example: Search "cultural identity OR cultural mistakes"
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References /Footnotes |