Staying Current Guide
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Journals (also sometimes known as periodicals or serials) publish the latest academic research and are usually peer-reviewed or refereed.
The articles have been reviewed to ensure there are no mistakes in the methodology or reasoning.
What should I use for my assignment?
How to recognize a research/peer reviewed article
You can find journal articles using the key databases listed in the left hand box. Most articles are available online. For help in getting the best results, contact Kim Hall.
Useful hints for finding journal articles
MultiSearch covers all content held by the Library
Business Source Complete searches articles in business and economics journals only so your search can be more targeted.
Google Scholar - searches for all academic content on the Web. For full-text links to UC journals, use Scholar Settings and type University of Canterbury in Library Links.
If the Library doesn't provide full-text access to the journal, you can request a copy through the Interloan service.
Here's an example of a reference for a journal article:
DeRue, D.S.& Karam, E.P. (2010). Leadership in teams: A functional approach to understanding leadership
structures and processes. Journal of Management, 36 (1), 5-39
To find the full-text, paste the article title into the search box on MultiSearch and click on the link.
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Search the journal title and navigate to the volume you require.