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Global Studies and Maritime Affairs Resources

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  • Find research materials (articles, books, e-books, reports, DVDs, and more) at Cal Maritime.
  • Request delivery of items from other CSU libraries via CSU+.

OneSearch Tips

Not finding what you need? Expand a search by experimenting with different keywords or expert terminology.

Too many irrelevant results? Narrow down a search by using multiple search terms.

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Ask your librarian if you get stuck!

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles

Scholarly Articles Usually Have:

  • An abstract
  • A bibliography
  • An author who is a scholar in the field
  • Content that has been peer-reviewed
  • Citations have volume(issue).

Example:

Smyth, A. M., Parker, A. L., & Pease, D. L. (2002). A study of enjoyment of peas. Journal of Abnormal Eating, 8(3), 120-125.

This article is aimed at an academic or research-oriented audience.

Popular Articles Usually Have:

  • Many pictures and photographs
  • No in-text citations or bibliography
  • Advertisements
  • An author who is not a subject-expert
  • Simple language

Example:

Henry, W. A., III. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today's schools. Time, 135, 28-31.

This article is aimed at the general public.

Other Recommended Databases for GSMA

Individual databases offer advanced searching and sometimes additional sources not found in OneSearch. Use your Cal Maritime login to access from off campus.

Specialized Background

California State University Maritime Academy

Cal Maritime Library
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590 
707-654-1090

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