Core Discovery 163 (Prof. Habib) Globalization: Country Research Project

Library research guide

Librarian: Maria Anna Jankowska

E-mail: majanko at uidaho.edu

UI Library Website: www.lib.uidaho.edu

If you need additional help with your research, try:

Books, E-books, and DVDs

How To Find Books, E-books, and DVDs

   

To search for books, e-books or DVDs in our library, type your search terms in the box below.  If you type DVD in the box, you will mostly see DVDs in your result list.

Books listed may be located at the UI Library, the UI Women's Center (in Memorial Gym) the UI Law Library, NIC (North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene), and LCSC (Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston).  Books from libraries not on the Moscow campus can be ordered using the "request" button.  

Books are shelved using the Library of Congress classification scheme. 

The location name for UI DVDs is UI Library Audiovisual Collection.  Write down the call number and request them at the Library's Reserve Desk. 

Below are some common subject terms and phrases to give you some ideas.  You might try some of these terms, perhaps in different combinations, to find books.

·Globalization
· Mexico – globalization
· International trade
· International relations
· China - International economic integration
· Environmental policy – international cooperation
· Sustainable development – international cooperation
· Developing countries - economic policy
· World politics 

Articles

 

Articles are found in periodicals.  Examples of periodicals are magazines, journals, and newspapers. Scholarly (also called peer-reviewed or refereed) journals are one of the primary means of disseminating ideas in academic scholarship. 

What are the differences: scholarly journals, popular magazines and trade journals?  

How To Find Current Articles

Articles are located by searching for your topic in an article database (sometimes called an article index). First, select an appropriate database from the Library Find Articles page or choosing one of those listed below. After selecting a database to search, type in search terms. Articles are generally more specific than books and may require a narrower search.

IMPORTANT SEARCH TIP:  If you are not getting the results you want from your search:

·Try different search terms or different combinations of terms

·Try a different database

Example of an efficient search:

· (globalization and China)

· AND requires that the concepts of globalization AND China are BOTH present in the resulting articles. 

· Quotes can be used to require that the words are found as a phrase

· Article Linker
If the article in a database is not available in full text, click on the link or symbol for "Article Linker" to find out if the library has the journal and/or article available either in print or online or to request a copy of the article by Interlibrary Loan.

· In the Ebsco databases, you can check a limit box to limit to scholarly journals. It reduces your results, but won't eliminate the news or editorial articles that may appear in journals.

Selected Article databases for Globalization

   

 

Ebscohost A good general database of both scholarly and popular articles in almost all subject areas, many full text or with links to full text.  An excellent starting place. You can limit your search to scholarly journals by checking a box under "Limit your results" called "Peer Reviewed (Scholarly Journals)" or full-text articles.

CIAO Columbia International Affairs Online Comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. Includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs.

CQ Researcher  An excellent and reliable weekly publication providing overviews of social and ethical topics, pros and cons of an argument, and a bibliography. 

LexisNexis A full text database with many articles from newspaper, newsletters, magazines, trade journals, wired services and radio and television transcripts. For a country profiles go to Reference section!

ProQuest Newspapers Full text access to articles in 27 national newspapers including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

International Agencies and Information

 

Publications and websites of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), some non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and  materials from private publishers. They contain materials about global issues, development, finance, economics, trade, and more.

Selected International Governmental Websites and Publications 

United Nations
United Nations - Economic and social development: The UN plays a critical role in building international consensus on action for development. Site provides information concerning statistics, country reports, plans, development research, analysis, and much more.

The Yearbook of the United Nations
Ref JX1977.A37Y4
 It presents the work of the United Nations, and provides access to documents.

World Bank
World Bank - Countries The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to developing nations.  Sites provides information on key development data and statistics.

World Development Report 
Ref HC59.7W659 2006
Social and economic topics pertaining developing countries such as poverty and infrastructures.

World Development Indicators
Ref HC59.15.W6568
in print and electronic format
This is the first place for to look for reputable international statistics.

Global Economic Prospects
Ref HC59.69.G58 2002
Newer edition in electronic format
Analysis on issues relevant to the development of the global economy such as trade or labor mobility. 

World Trade Organization: The WTO  verifies agreements concerning trade among most of the countries in the world.  It has a membership of 140 countries and accounts for the vast majority of trade in the world today.  Two of the best known agreements are GATT and GATS.  Site provides information on agreements, and statistics.

Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation

OECD Economic Surveys
This is a series of individual country reports providing current and short-term economic outlooks, basic economic policies, labor market background, and other critical economic developments for each country covered. Covers not only the OECD member countries.
Internet HC240.A10742

OECD Statistical Variables Index: Freely available Internet database

Environmental Performance Measurement 
Ref HD75.6E575 2002
Oxford University Press
Ranks countries by a measurement of environmental sustainability. Also look for OECD environmental performance reviews for countries of your interest. 

Web Resources

Information on the Web ranges from the free websites to electronic books, journals, etc. that the library pays for. The Web is a wonderful source for many different types of information. It is important to remember that anyone can publish something on the Web and it is critical to evaluate your source carefully. See Critically Analyzing Information Sources.

Selected Web Resources 

   

GeoHive: Global Statistics: An excellent site with geopolitical data, statistics on the human population,
Earth, economic factors, infrastructure, and more.

TradePort Country Profiles from World Trade Press: Site offers data on 175 countries, free of charge
published by the World Trade Press.

Critical Global Issues (New Zealand Digital Library): Extensive digital library containing selected United Nations University Press publications on land managementm development, sustainability, food and nutrition, natural resource development, and more.

BBC World News: Country Profiles: This database provides detailed political, economic, and historical background on all countries of the world.

GlobalEDGE.com: This is a gateway to specialized knowledge on countries, cross-border business transactions, and international business.

Google Scholar:  Searches a wide variety of scholarly sources.  Less focused and systematic than the Library's commercial databases , but quite useful.
     

Citing Sources

You will need to properly cite your sources.  This page may be helpful:

UI Library's page of Electronic Style Guides

Research and Documentation Online.  Diana Hacker's guide covering citation of both print and electronic sources using APA, MLA, Chicago, or CBE. Includes sample paper in each style.

 February 21, 2006