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ORGL 3113 Foundations of Organizational Leadership and Personal Development (BA): Find Articles

Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed vs. Popular/Trade

While Wikipedia can sometimes be a good starting point, it is not considered "scholarly."  If you are you having trouble distinguishing between the peer-reviewed/scholarly journals from the trade publication or popular magazines, Below is a link to a document that will help explain the differences.  

REVIEW VERSUS RESEARCH

It is also important to be able to distinguish between review articles and research articles. A review article’s primary purpose is not to present new research, but to summarize, analyze, discuss, and provide an overview of previously published work on a topic. A research article is designed to present new research, methods, and/or findings. Research articles often employ the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Research, and Discussion) format. Below are a few articles of interest on this topic.

Suggested Keywords

This is not an exhaustive list, but should provide a good starting point for generating ideas.

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Bachelor of Science Program
  • Course Expectations
  • Program Introduction
  • Academic Success
  • Adult Learning Theory
  • Andragogy
  • Self-directed Learning
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Learning Styles
  • Motivation and Engagement
  • Learning Strategies
  • Academic Resources
  • Library Resources
  • Campus Resources
  • Online Learning Resources
  • Mentoring Relationships
  • Student Support Services
  • Learning Communities
  • Student Success Networks
  • Personal Wellness
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Resilience Building
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Mental Health and Well-being
  • Coping Strategies
  • Study Skills
  • Active Learning
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • Note-Taking Techniques
  • Academic Reading Strategies
  • Memory Techniques
  • Study Plans
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Digital Literacy
  • Online Learning Tools
  • E-Learning Platforms
  • Computer Applications
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Internet Research
  • Digital Communication
  • Cybersecurity for Students
  • Leadership Development
  • Self-Assessment
  • Growth Mindset
  • Goal Setting
  • Motivation
  • Professional Development

Useful Databases -- Business, Finance, & Technology

Check out these databases if you are looking for scholarly articles.

 

Below are some databases that will be more relevant/useful for discovering articles and information on "business and technology" topics.  Be sure to "scroll" down through the box to see additional choices.

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What is a Literature Review

Or, sometimes called a Survey of the Scholarship.

A literature review is a text written by someone to consider the critical points of current knowledge including substantive findings, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. Literature reviews are secondary sources, and as such, do not report any new or original experimental work. Also, a literature review can be interpreted as a review of an abstract accomplishment.

Most often associated with academic-oriented literature, such as a thesis or peer-reviewed article, a literature review usually precedes a research proposal and results section. Its main goals are to situate the current study within the body of literature and to provide context for the particular reader. Literature reviews are a staple for research in nearly every academic field.