1. What is "Scholarly Literature" and how to find it? 

Scholarly literature is written by researchers who are experts in the field and often subject to "peer review" process before being published in academic/scholarly journals. The purpose of scholarly research and publishing is to create new knowledge. In contrast, popular literature is written by journalists for general interest papers and magazines. The purpose is to inform the public and disseminate knowledge/information. 

Finding tools: Catalyst/Borrow Direct; Scholar

Note: Catalyst: virtual browse; search beyond JHU collections; save

2. How to find related sources and identify the most influential scholarship in prep for literature review

Finding tools: Web of Science; Scopus; Scholar

3. Research aids and background sources

Reference encyclopedias; handbooks; review essays

Note: search Catalyst (handbook+topic; routledge/oxford); search database directory: oxford

• Oxford Handbooks Online: Political Science
• Annual Reviews: Political Science

4. Special tool: Sage Research Methods Online