Selected Reference Works for this CourseSee the Business Resource Center for a selection of print, Web, and electronic information sources arranged by business topic.
The following business writing handbooks are available in the Helmke Library: The Business Writer's Handbook. 6th ed. St. Martin's, 2000. (Service Desk [1A] Reference HF5721.A465 2000)
The Complete Human Resources Writing Guide. (Diane Arthur) AMACOM, 1997. (Reference HF5549.5.C6 A75 1997)
Reference Manual for the Office. (Clifford House and Kathie Sigler) 8th ed. South-Western, 1995. (Reference HF5726.H58 1995)
Writing Effective Policies and Procedures: a Step-by-Step Resource for Clear Communication. (Nancy Campbell) American Management Assn., 1998. (Reference HD38.15.C36 1998)
Writing Winning Business Proposals: Your Guide to Landing the Client, Making the Sale, Persuading the Boss. (Richard C. Freed et al.) McGraw-Hill, 1995. (Service Desk [9D], Reference HF5718.5.F74 1995)
Searching for Periodical ArticlesThe most efficient way of finding a high-quality periodical article , is to search a periodical database or index that provides descriptive abstracts, subject indexing, and often, the full-text content of articles. Check out the interactive Finding Articles Tutorial to learn the basics of choosing and searching the Academic Search Premier database. Below is a selection of databases useful for your course. For a complete list, see the library's Find Resources By... page. Select a resource by Subject, Title, or Type (choose Abstracts, Databases, & Indexes).
Using Government InformationThe U.S. government is an excellent source for primary research materials. Helmke Library has been a selective federal depository for U.S. government publications since 1965, receiving items in the categories of business, the census, commerce, defense history, education, health, justice, foreign affairs, presidential and congressional materials. Many federal government publications are freely available in digital format, and these resources can be accessed using IUCAT Catalog. The library's Public Information Reference Service (PIRS) provides research assistance as well as access to the wealth of local, state, federal, and international government information on the Web. The Allen County Public Library is also a federal depository library.
Some Especially Important Web Resources from the Government Are
Searching the InternetFor some information needs, the Internet may supplement library resources. To begin an Internet search, try one of the many search engines on our Internet Search site. One that works well is Google, which ranks results by number of links leading to a site. The section on Subject-Oriented Tools includes directories that have evaluated and selected sites for specific subject areas, such as the Librarians' Index to the Internet.
Because the World Wide Web is a massive, tangled directory of knowledge producers, research, facts, and entertaining tidbits of information, you must be critical about the material you find there. Quality and validity are not assured when anyone can publish anything, anytime, without the benefit of scholarly peer review. There are many useful guides and tutorials to help you understand how to navigate and evaluate Web sites, including Is Your Web Site Credible?
Finding Internet Sites for this CourseTo begin an Internet search, try one of the many search engines on our Internet Resources and Guides page. One that works well is Google, which ranks results by number of links leading to a site. The Business Resource Center includes many links to substantial Internet resources for business students and professionals.
Style Guides and Useful Tools for WritingA variety of style guides are on reserve at the Service Desk on the first floor. These tools help you organize and write your paper, and format in-text references and bibliography lists. For more information, also see our Style, Publishing, & Writing Guides.
Style Guides and Publication Lists for this CourseThe AMA Style Guide for Business Writing. AMACOM, 1996. (Service Desk [1A] Reference HF5726.A49 1996)
Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Accounting, Economics, and Finance. 7th ed. Cabell, 1997. (Service Desk [18], Reference H91.C233 7th ed.)
Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Management and Marketing. 7th ed. Cabell, 1997. (Service Desk [18], Reference H91.C232 7th ed.)
International Guide to Accounting Journals. (J. David Sp;iceland and Surendra Agrawal, eds.) Wiener, 1993. (Service Desk [18], Reference Z7164.C81 S772 1993)
Refereed and Nonrefereed Economic Journals: A Guide to Publishing Opportunities. (A. Carolyn Miller and Victoria J. Punsalan) Greenwood, 1988. (Service Desk [18], Reference HB63.M54 1988)
And Finally, Ask a LibrarianLibrarians and skilled information assistants are always available to assist you. Visit the Service Desk to meet an information assistant who will help you get started. You are welcome to make an appointment with Your Subject Librarian if you need more in-depth assistance.
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