Subject guides: China Studies Centre: New to Research

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Finding journal articles using databases
Overview of how to search databases.
Scholarly versus non-scholarly resources
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Subject Guides
These guides provide key library databases and resources for subjects ranging from Art History to Law and Medicine, and how to reference correctly.
Referencing your work - EndNote
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BrowZine app
BrowZine is a an ejournal browsing service available on your desktop or via apps on your device. It's a great way to stay up to date with key journals in your discipline.
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Endnote Guide
Includes free download PD and MAC options for University staff and students as well as extensive instructions and how to help videos.
Guide to Citation Styles for Chinese, Japanese and Korean Sources
Yale University's guide provides an overview of how to cite Chinese, Japanese and Korean sources using various style manuals, such as Chicago, MLA and APA.

The University of Sydney Library's How to find a thesis webpage:
Provides links to search for University of Sydney, Australian and International dissertations.
China Doctoral Dissertations Full-text Database (CDFD)
Search and browse doctoral dissertations and masters' theses published since 1984 for free.
Dissertations and Theses Collections (DTC)
A unified catalog of theses and dissertations held by seven universities in Hong Kong and Macau.
National Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations in Taiwan
A database of theses and dissertations held by the National Central Library of Taiwan since 1956. Free registration required for full text.
NLC Dissertation Collection
Search for dissertations held by the National Library of China.

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Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
SUPRA's website includes a Postgraduate Survival Guide and a Thesis hub.
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