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HIST 1, Okonyan: Find Articles

Research Strategies and Resources for Trade Routes & Colonial History Assignment

Articles & Database List

Database Search Tips

  • Use Keywords when searching the databases
  • Too many results?
    • Make sure your topic isn't too broad, such as Health
    • Try narrowing your topic by:
      • Including a group type, such as Childhood Obesity
      • Including a location, such as California
      • Change the date range to the last few years, so the information is current

Scholarly & Popular Sources video

Carnegie Vincent Library. "Scholarly and Popular Sources." YouTube. YouTube, 22 Mar. 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.

A transcript is in the process of being created for this video. If you need assistance, please contact the Reference Librarian at library@chaffey.edu.

Recommended Databases

What is the Difference Between Scholarly & Popular Articles?

Scholarly/Peer Reviewed Journal Articles vs. Popular Magazine Articles

Journal Articles

  • Scholarly, peer reviewed and carefully fact checked
  • Written by subject specialists, often containing original research
    Scholarly vs. Popular Articles
      Scholarly Articles Popular Articles
    Purpose In-depth and subject specific, often contains original research Provide general information for the public
    Author Scholar or subject specialist, provides credentials Journalist, non-subject specialist paid for content
    Audience Scholars, researchers and students General public
    Language Specialized terminology General vocabulary
    Images Few photos & ads More photos & ads
    Accountability Peer-reviewed and fact checked by experts in the field Reviewed by editorial staff (not subject specialists)
    References Required Generally not listed
    Examples Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Nursing Ethics, Engineering Studies Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair

     

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2. Haven't used MyChaffey yet? Go to https://my.chaffey.edu.

3. Your MyChaffey ID is first name initial and last name initial in lowercase plus 7-digit Chaffey College ID number (for example, Chaffey Charlie's ID would be cc0323232). Your password is your 6-digit birthdate in MMDDYY format (no spaces, example: 080792) the first time you login.security questions in MyChaffey portal

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