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]

Academic Writing Principles in the Era of Generative

Academic papers must uphold the highest standards of research methodology, transparency, and scholarly integrity. Although generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok—are now widely used, they must be treated strictly as advanced research assistants, not as substitutes for authorship. As of 2025, most universities classify inappropriate use of generative AI as a form of academic misconduct.

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Essential Guidelines to Follow

To ensure that your paper remains an original scholarly work and fully complies with research ethics, you must follow the required steps below.

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1. Read at Least 15 Full Academic Journal Articles

• These must be primary research articles (review papers alone are insufficient).
• Select papers published preferably within the past 10 years, and at minimum 20 years.
• You must personally read and understand the full texts of all sources you cite. Reading only abstracts is not enough.

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2. Build Your Own Original Argument Based on These Sources

• Your thesis, analysis, and conclusion must come from your own critical synthesis of the literature you have read.
• Generative AI may be used only for supporting tasks (e.g., brainstorming, summarizing your own notes, improving clarity, checking grammar, or translating your own writing).
• It is strictly forbidden to upload full sections of downloaded articles into an LLM and ask for rewriting, paraphrasing, or for the AI to produce your literature review.

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3. Produce and Submit a Single Integrated Evidence PDF

When submitting your final paper, you must attach one PDF file containing documented proof of your reading. The PDF must include the following items in the exact order:

A. Complete copies of all referenced journal articles

• Full-text PDFs (not abstracts, not first pages)
• Minimum: 15 articles; maximum: 25
• All must be academic journal publications from 2005–2025

B. Scanned or photographed pages of any referenced books or book chapters

• Title page + copyright page + every page you cited
• Highlight or mark the quoted passages

C. A table of contents (1–2 pages) for the integrated PDF

Example format:

• Paper #1: Author(s), Year, Title, Journal, Page range in this PDF
• Paper #2: …
• Book #1: Author, Year, Title, Cited pages → Page range in this PDF
• Etc.

D. File naming requirement

YourStudentID_YourName_EvidenceBundle.pdf
Example:
20210012 (Samuel SangshikEvidenceBundle.pdf

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4. Allowed AI Use (Green Zone)

These uses are permitted:

• Asking for topic ideas or keyword suggestions
• Summaries of your own handwritten or typed notes
• Asking, “How can I improve the clarity of this paragraph I wrote?”
• Grammar, style, and formatting checks for your own text
• Translating your own English summary into Korean (or vice versa)

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5. Prohibited AI Use (Red Zone – Academic Misconduct)

These uses are forbidden:

• Asking an LLM to write the literature review, methods, results, or discussion
• Copying long sections of other authors’ work into an LLM and asking for paraphrasing
• Using AI to generate fake citations or imaginary references
• Submitting AI-generated text without fully rewriting it into your own voice and style
• Failing to disclose significant AI assistance, even when required by institutional policy

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6. Required Declaration (Placed on the Title Page)

You must include the following statement:

“I declare that this paper is my original work. I have personally read the full texts of all cited sources. Generative AI tools were used only for [list specific allowed uses, e.g., grammar checking and translation of my draft]. The attached EvidenceBundle.pdf includes complete copies of all cited journal articles and relevant book pages.”

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By strictly following these ATTENTION guidelines—reading at least 15 academic articles yourself, building your own argument, and submitting a complete integrated Evidence PDF—you demonstrate that your paper is a genuine scholarly work even in an age when powerful generative AI tools are readily available.

Failure to include a complete EvidenceBundle.pdf or evidence of insufficient engagement with primary literature may result in your manuscript being rejected or returned for revision.

Use AI wisely, but keep your own critical reading and thinking at the center of your academic work. [The End]