This document provides resources and guidance for students in an introductory global interdisciplinary studies course. It outlines key library resources like the Financial Times and Economist, describes the research process, literature types, techniques for evaluating and searching sources, and how to cite sources using APA style. Students are directed to scholarly articles, reports, news sources, and books, and are encouraged to discuss topics with classmates and consult their professor and librarian for assistance.

1. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: Library Resources Linda Hauck Spring 2010

2. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: Regular Reading Financial Times Print edition in SAC www.ft.com (on campus) Gateway.villanova.edu In Depth Special Reports Alternative Online Access https://library.villanova.edu/Find/Record/392758 The Economist Print Edition Falvey Current Periodicals www.economist.com Special Reports Alternative Online Access https://library.villanova.edu/Find/Record/303518

3. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: Course Guide

4. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: “Research Process”

5. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: “Research Process” Discuss with classmates Read News & Course Materials Meet with Prof. Narrow Topic Follow footnotes Search Library Databases Read some more Ask Librarian

6. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: Literature Types Reports (Government, NGO’s) News (Popular & Professional) Opinions & Editorials (newspapers, magazines, blogs) Scholarly articles (referred, peer review) Books

8. Purpose of site or publisher

9. Authors expertise, credentials

10. Independent verification

11. Appropriate for purpose

13. Intro to Global Interdisciplinary Studies: Citing Sources APA Style Reference Components Author, A. (Publication date). Title of the article or chapter. Periodical or Book Title. vol, pages or Publication place: Publisher Retrieved from URL Database utilities Refworks Research and Documentation by Hacker APA Manual