This guide will help you begin your research for KNPE 167: Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Sport and Physical Activity. It includes information on how to find books, journal articles, and background information and provides links to other resources that might be useful for your assignments.
Background Information - Includes recommended reference resources that will provide you with overviews of your topic and recommended reading from subject experts in the field.
Finding Books - Search Omni to locate books and ebooks (and more) on your topic. Learn recommended search strategies and tips.
Finding Articles - Search a discipline-specific database such as SportDiscus to locate scholarly peer reviewed journal articles on your topic. Learn how to search for an article in a specific journal.
Search Tips - How to use Boolean Operators to maximize the efficiency of your searches. Learn about truncation, phrase searching, and generating keywords.
Evaluating & Citing Sources - Links to APA citation style help and guidance on evaluating sources.
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