DIPL 6130: International Security
Getting Started: Databases/Articles
- JSTOR Security Studies This link opens in a new window
- HeinOnline (Shared from SETON HALL | LAW) This link opens in a new windowContains World Treaty Library and United Nations Law Collection
- Oxford Scholarly Authorities in International Law This link opens in a new window
Looking for Grey Literature?
Grey literature refers to research that is either unpublished or has been published in non-commercial form. Examples of grey literature include: government reports, policy statements, issues papers, conference proceedings. Source: Wikipedia
- FIND POLICYSearch engine that will give you results from 17 leading think tanks working on foreign policy, in the US and Europe.
- ABI/INFORM Global (ProQuest Central) This link opens in a new windowBusiness, Management and Trade - scholarly and trade journal articles, dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news
What are reputable sources?
It is important to use sources that are appropriate for academic work. The easiest way to ensure your using appropriate sources is to search for articles and ebook on SHU's Library website (located at https://library.shu.edu/library). You'll want to use peer-reviewed (academic) journal articles. These have been reviewed and vetted by a panel of academic experts. You also will want to find grey matter which refers to IGO and NGO reports, think tank white papers and policy reports. JSTOR Security Studies (a database) is an excellent resource. The content in this database has been curated and provide excellent resources about nuclear weapons and international security. Therefore, make sure you start with a database like JSTOR Security Studies and not Google when you begin your research.
Also, find out what agencies cover your research topics and publish reports and white papers about nuclear weapons or international security. Here are some examples:
- UN's Office for Disarmament AffairsExcellent resource including Fact Sheets about Disarmament Issues, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Conventional Arms, Disarmament Machinery,
Regional Disarmament and other issues. - Dag Hammarskol Library (UN-NYC)Useful guides about disarmament, peace and security will direct you to credible resources. You can also ask UN librarians questions directly at: https://ask.un.org/index.php. Type in your question first, then you will be able to submit.
Information Sources
Adapted with permission from:
University of New Mexico University Libraries' English 120: Full Library Tutorial
Western Libraries. "Evaluating Sources." Tutorial video. Youtube.com. Western Libraries, January 13, 2013. Video.
Currency: Is the information timely? When was it created? How important is current information to your topic?
Relevance : Does the information meet your need? Does it answer you research question?
Authority: Who is responsible for the information? Who wrote and published it? What are the author’s and publisher’s credentials?
Accuracy: It is important to find information that is reliable, truthful and correct. Is the information supported by evidence? Does the author use an unbiased, neutral tone?
Purpose: Why does the information exist? Is the information intended to inform? Examine the author’s intentions, assumptions and biases.