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From the library home page, choose “Find Journal Articles” (you may have to sign in with your GCU login information). Click the “Peer Reviewed” box. Type “higher education” in the search box and click “Search”. A new window will open with more options. Enter “disability” in the second search box, ensure the dropdowns are set to “AND”, and click Search. Locate the article titled “Higher Education and Disability: A Systematic Review of Assessment Instruments Designed for Students, Faculty, and Staff.” Click on the article title, then find and click the “cite” icon. Copy the APA citation and paste it into the designated box, using “Merge Formatting” or Control + T to ensure proper formatting. Always review the citation for correctness according to official style guides. Return to the search results, repeat the process with new keywords (“higher education”, “leadership”, “glass-ceiling”), and locate the article “Climbing the Stairs to Leadership: Reflections on Moving Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling.” Copy its APA citation and the abstract; write a brief 2-3 sentence summary of the article’s content.

Paper For Above instruction

In contemporary academia and research, accessing scholarly articles through university library databases is a fundamental skill that supports comprehensive literature reviews and academic integrity. The process involves strategic searching, precise filtering, and critical evaluation of sources, which collectively enhance the quality and relevance of scholarly work. This paper explores the detailed steps involved in locating peer-reviewed journal articles on topics such as higher education, disability, leadership, and the glass ceiling, illustrating how to efficiently navigate library resources and accurately cite sources in APA format.

The initial step in the research process is to access the university’s library portal, in this case, the Grand Canyon University (GCU) online library, which offers a repository of academic journals and scholarly articles. Once on the homepage, users are instructed to select the “Find Journal Articles” feature. This tool enables researchers to filter results specifically for peer-reviewed sources, thereby ensuring the credibility and scholarly integrity of the materials used. The process requires signing in with university credentials, which secures access to licensed resources.

Subsequently, the user conducts an initial search using specific keywords, starting with the broad term “higher education.” The search is refined by adding relevant keywords such as “disability,” and selecting “AND” from dropdown menus to narrow the results to articles that encompass both topics. The system then displays a curated list of articles matching these search criteria. One exemplary article identified via this process is titled “Higher Education and Disability: A Systematic Review of Assessment Instruments Designed for Students, Faculty, and Staff,” which emphasizes the importance of valid assessment tools for disabled individuals within higher education settings.

After locating the article, users must extract the APA citation using the database’s “cite” feature. This tool generates a formatted citation, but it is crucial to review and, if necessary, edit the citation to adhere strictly to APA guidelines. Proper formatting includes using a hanging indent, correct punctuation, and accurate author information as per the latest style guides. This critical review ensures each reference maintains academic integrity and conforms to scholarly standards, preventing the use of potentially inaccurate automated citations.

The process is then repeated with other keyword combinations, shifting focus to leadership and gender dynamics in academia. Searching for “leadership” and “glass-ceiling” yields the article titled “Climbing the Stairs to Leadership: Reflections on Moving Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling,” which explores barriers faced by women in leadership roles within educational institutions. Similar steps are taken to copy the APA citation and the article’s abstract for analysis.

Summarizing the abstract helps distill the core insights of the article. For instance, the article examines the social and organizational challenges encountered by women aspiring to leadership positions in academic environments, emphasizing strategies for overcoming structural barriers such as the glass ceiling. The summary highlights the significance of leadership development programs and policy reforms aimed at fostering gender inclusivity and equity in higher education.

In conclusion, mastering the process of database searching, citation management, and critical evaluation of scholarly articles is essential for academic success. These skills facilitate access to high-quality sources, support rigorous research, and uphold scholarly integrity. As demonstrated through the systematic approach to finding and citing relevant articles, these methods form the backbone of effective academic research, enabling students and researchers to contribute valuable insights to their fields and support evidence-based practices in higher education and leadership development.

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  2. Author, B. B. (Year). Climbing the Stairs to Leadership: Reflections on Moving Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
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