MNGT 101 -- How to use the library for business research
Spring 2008
About books...
The collection in this library is organized according to the Library of Congress classification system. Call numbers consist of a combination of letters and numbers. Search the CCBC Library Catalog for books on your topic.
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Standard & Poor's register of corporations, directors & executives
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REF. HG4057 .A42
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About articles...
The library subscribes to a number of research databases. Below is a sample of the most relevant ones for this class. For a complete list of databases go to: Find articles on your topics. Databases are available on or off campus, for remote access you need your student ID number.
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Business Source Premier
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Search magazines, journals for many different business topics. Find SWOT, company and industry profiles & more.
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National Newspapers & Baltimore Sun
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Search the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, and Baltimore Sun all at once.
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About the Web...
The World Wide Web can provide a wealth of good resources. It can also contain inaccurate, outdated, erroneous information and unreliable sites. Start with evaluated sites available from directories such as: The Librarians' Index to the Internet.
If you use a search engine such as Google, focus your search better by using the advanced search. It is very important to look carefully at your results and to evaluate web pages.
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EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) - registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms filed through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Big Charts - interactive charts, stock quotes, industry analysis, also provides historical quotes
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Forbes.com - some free content on business, technology, investing, stock quotes, company profiles
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Remember to give credit...
-- Read our guide on plagiarism or go to the plagiarism section of the help guides page .
-- Check our guide when you prepare your list of sources used -- MLA Citation style
(Page updated 03/10/08 --KQW)
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