Keeping up with the Literature
As you are researching there are a number of time-saving techniques that will help you stay current with literature that has been recently published, from RSS feeds, citation trackers, blog readers, to new dissertations and thesis.
- How to Start a Research Projectby Kimberley Stephenson
Been assigned a research paper? This guide will help you get organized and get started! - How To Use RSS Feeds From Library Databases"Save time and stay on top of your research by subscribing to RSS feeds of journal articles"
- How To Export Database Records Into EndNote"This guide includes instructions for exporting records into EndNote from the APU library catalog and several APU databases."
- Thesis and DissertationsLocating print and electronic thesis and dissertations related to your field of study.
- Blogs and ListservsBlogs and listservs can keep you posted on new hot topics in your field of study.
- Professional organziations and associationsMany times professional organizations and associations address hot topics to help keep you familiar with the literature.
Subject Guide
Denise R. Gehring, MSLIS, MA
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Head of Collections & Technical Services
Librarian for the School of Nursing, Public Health, & ALCI (ESL)
Hugh & Hazel Darling Library #210
701 E. Foothill Blvd., PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
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Scholarly vs. Popular Periodical
- Scholarly vs. Popular Materials Guide"When conducting research it is important to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles. Journal articles are typically referred to as "scholarly," while magazine articles are usually considered "popular". A third category, "trade" magazines or journals, are written for professionals in a particular field but are not strictly research related."
- Scholarly vs. Popular PeriodicalsA YouTube video on the differences between scholarly and popular periodicals.