Written by scholars and librarians, Oxford Bibliographies Online introduces academic topics and lists their most influential or original articles. They are a great way to find key resources on your topic.
For example, you might look up topics like geographies of energy, environmental justice, renewable energy, indigenous ecologies, geographic vulnerability to climate change, indigenous rights and governance in Canada, or anthropogenic climate change to find relevant sources.
Citations to journal articles, books, reviews, and chapters in the fields of anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology.
Citations and abstracts of scholarly journals, dissertations, books, and conference papers in the social and behavioural sciences.
1. Write YOUR TOPIC
2. List KEYWORDS related to your topic. (Review your Developing your topic mind map and course readings for ideas.)
3. List TWO DATABASES or ONE DATABASE ONE JOURNAL you might search for articles on your topic. Consider why you chose them. Does the journal relate to geography? Is the database focused on social sciences and current events? Is the database help you find Canadian content?
4. Find a JOURNAL ARTICLE on your topic. Write the APA citation.
5. Do you have any QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS about your research for this assignment? If yes, share in the chat or email me your questions at sarah.shujah@utoronto.ca