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KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Introduction to Library Research. * Navigational guide for candidates pursuing an MBA*. Welcome to Keiser University Library ! This presentation will introduce selective databases and resources to assist with your MBA. INTRODUCTION. LEARN HOW TO

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KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

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  1. KEISER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Introduction to Library Research *Navigational guide for candidates pursuing an MBA*

  2. Welcome to Keiser University Library! This presentation will introduce selective databases and resources to assist with your MBA INTRODUCTION

  3. LEARN HOW TO • Log in to Keiser University Library • Locate Graduate Level Business Journals • Locate APA Format Guides • Access Online Tutorials OVERVIEW

  4. LOGGING IN Type: http://kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com Getting Started Username: Student ID Number (found on your Student ID card) Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number

  5. Searching for • Scholarly journal articles • Peer-reviewed articles • Popular magazine or newspaper articles RESEARCH DECISIONS

  6. LOCATE BUSINESS JOURNAL ARTICLES IN THESE DATABASES LIRN (InfoTrac and Proquest) 2. EBSCO BUSINESS, EDUCATION, MEDICINE, NURSING DATABASES (Business Source Complete and Regional Business) Next learn how to search the databases Business Journals

  7. Search LIRN (InfoTrac and Proquest) for Business Journals CLICK LIRN (Keiser) Business Journals Business Journals

  8. Click INFOTRAC Business Journals CLICK INFOTRAC

  9. Access the InfoTrac database and search for articles in Business and Company Resource Center or Business Index ASAP Business Journals CLICK and search for articles in Business and Company Resource Center or Business Index ASAP

  10. CLICK and search for articles in General Business File ASAP Business Journals

  11. Let’s Search for a journal article about the company TOYOTA in the database BUSINESS & COMPANY RESOURCE CENTER Business Journals Type the Company Name here For example: TOYOTA. Then click the SEARCH TAB

  12. SEARCH RESULTS Business Journals Your search results. Click on a Company.

  13. Business Journals S.W.O.T ANALYSIS Find articles about Toyota by clicking on your topic interest.

  14. Now let’s search PROQUEST for a journal article about the company TOYOTA Business Journals CLICK PROQUEST

  15. Type Toyota in the search bar Don’t forget to click full text and scholarly journals Business Journals

  16. Your search results Want to narrow your results? View the next slide. Business Journals

  17. ADVANCED SEARCH Narrow your search results by clicking the ADVANCED tab and typing several search terms. For example: Toyota Recalls Camry Business Journals

  18. ADVANCED SEARCH The search results were narrowed from 513 articles to1article! Business Journals

  19. Click here to access EBSCO HOST (Business Source Complete and Regional Business) Business Journals

  20. Business Source Complete • Full-text access to over 1,300 peer-reviewed business journals • Full-text access to 80 regional business publications • Business e-books • Case studies • Company profiles & financial data • Industry reports • Investment research reports • SWOT analysis Business Journals

  21. Business Source Complete Business Journals Business Journals This is Business Source Complete’s Basic Search Screen. Simply type in your search term and click search. For additional search options, you may also click on the link for Advanced Search.

  22. Advanced Search • The advanced search screen allows you to limit your search by date, to full-text articles, by publication type, etc. • You do not need to fill out each area of the Advanced Search screen. Simply focus on what you need to make your search a success! • Click on the Help link for additional tips on using the Advanced Search function Business Journals Business Journals

  23. Advanced Search In this example, we have specified Exxon in the title, Full-text, and Published Date from Jan 2009 to Dec 2009.

  24. Results Screen To access your articles, simply click the blue link or the PDF version You may Narrow Results by Source Type here. If more than one year selected, use slider to Filter By Publication Date

  25. You may print, email, or save your document from this page. Viewing your article If you find an article you like, click on Find Similar Results for others.

  26. Publications To browse alphabetically or search by publication title, simply click on the publications tab at the top of the screen.

  27. Company Profiles • Go to the “More” drop-down menu and select Company Profiles • You may then browse alphabetically or use the search box provided.

  28. Example of Company Profile You may use the tabs on the left to jump to specific sections, such as the SWOT Analysis.

  29. Business Videos To search for business videos, choose Business Videos/Images from the “More” menu and enter your search term.

  30. Harvard Faculty Seminar Series Business Journals There are over 50 videos available from the Harvard Faculty Seminar Series. Please note that these videos require Adobe Flash Player v10 or higher.

  31. Additional search tips that apply to all databases: • The more words you use, the less results you’ll see. Start general and add words to narrow down results. • Change up your search terms! Using a variety of words can alter your results. For instance, all of the following will bring up a new set of results without changing the meaning: human resource management, personnel management, supervision of employees. • Getting zero results? Check your spelling, that’s often the problem! • Have you found a perfect article and want more like it? Look carefully for the terms that it uses and try a new search using those terms. You’re likely to have luck finding similar articles. Business Journals

  32. To locate APA citation information Online Tutorials Library Contact Information Please view the next slides Additional Resources

  33. APA Format Guides Online Tutorials Library Contact Information Additional Resources

  34. Choose the APA Style Guide or APA Style Tutorial PowerPoint APA Format Guides

  35. Click on a tutorial Online Tutorial Access

  36. Keiser University Library is committed to your academic success. Need additional assistance with research? Contact any of the following campus locations. Ask to speak with the Campus Librarian. Fort Lauderdale: (954) 776-4456 Jacksonville: (904) 296-3440 Orlando: (407) 273-5800 Tallahassee (850) 906-9494 Tampa: (813) 885-4900 West Palm Beach (561) 471-6000 Contact Information

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