Getting StartedMBA and MSM Research Guide
Articles and Databases
Additional Databases
Note: If you're not sure what
database to choose, take a look at the
What are you looking for? or tutorials
sections.
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
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You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
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Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Examples of magazines that you'll find:
- Advertising Age
- Business Journal
- Bloomburg Businessweek
- Consumer Reports
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Fast Company
- Fortune
- In Business
- Marketing Management
- Minnesota Business Magazine
- Selling Power
- Twin Cities Business Monthly
- Wall Street Journal
Subject Headings and Keyword Examples
Business, Customer Service, Finance, Leadership, Management
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Try keywords like: management, business plans, employees.
- Search broad keywords because you're not searching the entire content of the ebook yet.
- In the Library Catalog, to find only Ebooks: narrow your search results by clicking on format > electronic.
Note: A large collection of Business Ebooks are available in Books 24x7.
Examples of ebooks and books you'll find in the Library Catalog:
- Pendarvis, E. (2005). Buying a business to secure your financial freedom: Finding and evaluating the business that's right for you. New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Lum, G. (2005). The negotiation fieldbook: Simple strategies to help you negotiate everything. New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Torres-Coronas, T. (2005). E-Human resources management: Managing knowledge people. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Pub.. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- McKeever, M. P. (2005). How to write a business plan. Array Berkeley, CA: Nolo. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Stanford, N. (2005). Organization design: The collaborative approach. Amsterdam: Boston. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Timmons, J. A., Zacharakis, A. (2005). How to raise capital: Techniques and strategies for financing and valuing your small business. New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- and more!
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- U.S. Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/
- Free Management Library: http://www.managementhelp.org/
- Statistical Abstracts of the USA: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for business topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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Tutorials
- Tutorial: How to use your citation to find the full text - 6 min.
- Webinar Recording: Essential Resources for MBA/MSM Students - 30 min.
- Live Webinar: APA Citation in a Nutshell - 30 min., times vary
- Webinar Recording: APA Citation in a Nutshell - 30 min.
- Guide: Business Planning / Entrepreneurship Research Guide
- Guide: Company Research Guide
What are you looking for?
- Finding Company Profiles, Industry Reports and other Business Data
- Business planning and/or entrepreurship information
- Green Companies
- Business Case Studies
- Mission and Value Statements
- Financial information
- Human Resources information
- Marketing or sales and marketing information
- Cosmetology, Music, Hospitality, Agriculture, or Transportation business information
Professional Organizations
- SCORE http://www.score.org/index.html
- American Marketing Association http://www.marketingpower.com/Pages/default.aspx
- Sales and Marketing Professional Association http://www.smei.org/
- MORE! Take a look at GEN Library's Delicious Links for business professional associations and organizations
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.
Related Guides
- APA Citation Guide
- Business Research Guide
- Business: Case Studies Guide
- Business: Company Research
- Business: Finding Mission & Value Statements
- Business: Green Companies
- Business Planning / Entrepreneurship Guide
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
Wednesday October 12, 2011