Academic Paper Search and Management Guide: Centered on Journal Articles

SIU Global Leadership and International Development major students, when writing academic papers, it is effective to compose the majority of your references with journal articles to ensure scientific rigor and currency. Books provide background knowledge, but journal articles reflect empirical research and peer-reviewed results, offering higher reliability. In particular, journal articles that reflect global trends (e.g., Journal of International Development, Leadership Quarterly) are key. Below is a guide to the 7 steps for efficiently searching and managing journal articles using SIU library resources. Each step includes detailed tips considering accessibility for SIU students. While focusing on RISS and DBpia for Korean researchers, international databases (Google Scholar, JSTOR, etc.) are also mentioned as supplements. For DBpia access, use the SIU library representative account (ID: siu, PW: siulibrary).

1. Determining the Paper Title  
The paper title clarifies the research focus and serves as the starting point for searches. Tailor the title specifically to Global Leadership or International Development topics.  
- Tip: Summarize your research topic (thesis) in one sentence, then title it including keywords. Example: "The Impact of Climate Change on Leadership in Developing Countries" → Prepare an English version for searches: "climate change leadership in developing countries."  
- Tool Recommendation: Use generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, etc.).  
- Caution: Keep the title within 15-20 words for search engine optimization (SEO-like). If it needs to be longer, create a subtitle.

2. Determining Keywords  
Keywords are the core filters for paper searches. Given SIU's major characteristics, prioritize terms like "sustainable development" and "global governance."  
- Tip:  
  - Extract 3-5 main concepts: e.g., "international development," "global leadership," "sustainable goals" (Sustainable Development Goals).  
  - Consider synonyms/variations: "SDGs" OR "Agenda 2030," "transformational leadership" OR "servant leadership."  
  - Use Generative AI tools: Leverage keyword suggestion features in PubMed or Google Scholar.  
- Tool Recommendation: Expand keywords using Google Scholar's "Related articles" or free online Keyword Tools.

3. Searching on RISS  
RISS (Research Information Sharing Service) is Korea's leading academic database, allowing free searches of over 2 million domestic and international papers. Accessing via the SIU library portal makes it even more convenient.  
- Steps:  
  1. Click the RISS link from Google Chrome's RISS international or SIU library portal (library.siu.ac.kr or school intranet) → Select "Advanced Search."  
  2. Input keywords: Enter into title/abstract/keyword fields. Use "Search within results" sequentially.  
  3. Apply filters: Select "Academic Journals" (journals), year (recent 5-10 years), language (English).  
  4. Sort results: By citation count or relevance.  
- Tip: Prioritize papers with "Full-text Download" available. Free downloads possible via SIU IP or library account.  
- **Supplement**: For international papers, expand to Google Scholar (integrated in riss.kr) or Scopus.  
- Caution: Narrow results to within 50 items to avoid wasting time and energy.

4. Journal Article Download: Using DBpia (Leveraging SIU Library Representative Account)  
DBpia is a specialized database for Korean journal articles, providing full-text access to over 2 million items. SIU Global Leadership and International Development students should access via institutional authentication using the library representative account (ID: siu, PW: siulibrary). It's ideal to download details from DBpia after RISS searches.  
- Steps (SIU Student Exclusive):  
  1. Access dbpia.co.kr → Click [Institutional/School Authentication] in the top right.  
  2. Enter 'SUDO' in the search bar to select 'Sudo International University' (수도국제대학원대학교).  
  3. Select 'Representative Account Authentication' → Enter ID: siu, PW: siulibrary and log in (unlimited use with the public account provided by SIU library).  
  4. Search using DOI or title from RISS results.  
  5. Filters: "Academic Journals" > "Recently Published" > "English Papers" (including leadership/international development-related journals).  
  6. Download: Save PDF directly or bookmark in "MY DBpia."  
- Tip: Confirm latest account info by contacting SIU library (library@siu.ac.kr). Automate downloads with EndNote or Zotero plugins.  
- Supplement: For inaccessible papers, secure via online WeLib, Z-Library, other universities, National Central Library, National Library of Korea, JSTOR, or ProQuest (SIU library integration).  
- Tip: Inquire with library librarians regarding paper acquisition.

5. Creating an Academic Paper Bundle PDF  
Bundling searched papers into a single file is efficient for management. Bundle journal articles included in your paper's references (e.g., SDG-related paper collection).  
- Steps:  
  1. Gather downloaded PDFs in a folder (e.g., "References_2025").  
  2. Use PDF merging tools: Adobe Acrobat, SmallPDF (free online), or Python script (PyPDF2 library).  
  3. Add index: Insert a cover with title/author/year list.  
- Caution: Also add covers, copyright pages, and relevant pages from cited books to the bundle file.

6. Writing the Paper in APA Style  
APA (American Psychological Association) style is the standard in social sciences/international development fields, systematizing citations and references.  
- Steps:  
  1. Use templates: Download APA 7th edition guidelines (apa.org) or from SIU library resources.  
  2. In-text citations: (Author, Year) format, e.g., (Smith, 2023).  
  3. Reference list: Alphabetical order, include DOI. Example: Smith, J. (2023). Global leadership in development. *International Journal of Leadership Studies*, 45(2), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.1234/abc.  
  4. Tools: Auto-generate with Zotero or Citation Machine.  
- Tip: Maintain at least 70% journal articles in references. Plagiarism check: CopyKiller, Turnitin.  
- Caution: For papers without DOI, add URL; use PubMed style for journal abbreviations.

7. Editing the Paper  
Final review elevates the paper's quality. In SIU majors, verify journal citations as the foundation for international development/leadership arguments.  
- Steps:  
  1. Structure review: Introduction-Literature Review-Methods-Results-Discussion (adhere to SIU paper templates).  
  2. Consistency check: Fix citation errors, ensure APA compliance.  
  3. Feedback: Peer review from SIU professors/colleagues or refine language with Grammarly.  
  4. Final output: Link with bundle.pdf for gap analysis.  
- Tip: Extract annotations from papers using Readwise or Hypothesis app. Insert year-based trend graphs (e.g., SDG citation trends).  
- Caution: Ethics: Avoid self-plagiarism, prioritize open access papers. Confirm ethical guidelines.

These 7 steps are optimized for SIU Global Leadership and International Development research. Apply them iteratively, investing the first 1-2 weeks in searching and the rest in writing/editing. For DBpia access issues, contact the library by school phone number or email address, that is, library@siu.ac.kr). If you have a more specific topic (e.g., particular SDG keywords), I can provide additional help. Best wishes for your successful research! [The End]

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