Scholarly Sources in Academic Research
As students pursue higher education, an emphasis will be placed on the use of scholarly sources when conducting research. The information on this page will provide a good starting point for such research.
Databases
A database is a large collection of scholarly articles grouped together by type which you can search by different search criteria. Below you will find some excellent starting points for your research.
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Web of science This link opens in a new windowIndexes and abstracts citations in research journals across the disciplinary spectrum. Online version of: Arts and humanities citation index (1975-present); Science citation index (1900-present); and Social sciences citation index (1956-present). This resource is being supported through collaborative efforts between the KU Libraries and the KU Medical Center.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new windowProvides image and full-text online access of all licensed JSTOR archival journals and primary sources. The collection covers all academic disciplines.
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Academic search complete This link opens in a new windowContains full-text peer reviewed journal articles as well as newspapers, blogs, wire services, and general interest periodicals from across all academic disciplines.
This resource is being supported through collaborative efforts between the KU Libraries and the State Library of Kansas.
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Scholarly Articles on First Generation Success
Morales, Erik E. (2012). Navigating New Worlds: A Real-Time Look at How Successful and Non-Successful First-Generation College Students Negotiate Their First Semesters. International Journal of Higher Education 1(1), 90-101. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1055402.pdf
Palbusa, J.A., & Gauvain, M. (2017). Parent–Student Communication About College and Freshman Grades in First-Generation and Non–First-Generation Students. Journal of College Student Development 58(1), 107-112. doi:10.1353/csd.2017.0007.